TOP STORIES: Youngkin declares state of emergency, Va. redistricting, shutdown pay disputed

With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at risk, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday, according to a release put out by his office. Youngkin declares state of emergency amid possible SNAP benefit disruption

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture notified state agencies — including those in Virginia — of possible disruptions to SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 if the Senate remains gridlocked. SNAP provides food assistance to 40 million low-income Americans and over 850,000 Virginians. Youngkin called declaring a state of emergency an "extraordinary action," while placing blame of the shutdown on congressional Democrats.

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