Gov. Jared Polis and other officials across the state have warned that thousands of Coloradans who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will struggle to have enough food for themselves and their families as of Nov. 1. This comes as food banks are already struggling to meet an increase in those needing help across the country.

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are in a standoff over a budget dispute, which resulted in a federal government shutdown on Oct.1. Senators have failed to pass a bill to fund the government and end the shutdown 10 times thus far. The shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history and will continue at least through Monday. Members of both parties have shared comments blaming the other for the stalemate as they c

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