CINCINNATI — The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners sent a message to lawmakers in Washington, D.C., as the halt of SNAP benefits approaches.

"The federal government has to open back up, so we don't have families that are hungry," said Commission President Denise Driehaus.

"Families can't wait for politics to catch up with their needs," said Commission Vice President Stephanie Summerow Dumas.

"This is a 911 crisis," said Commissioner Alicia Reese.

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The president of the commission said she's already made calls to state leaders to ask if Ohio's "rainy-day" funds can be made available to help families that may soon be without food stamps.

"What I know is that the governor is looking at options. We mentioned the rainy-day

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