MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont lawmakers on Wednesday approved a plan to fully fund the continuation of food assistance and home heating programs in response to the disruption of federal programs during the ongoing government shutdown.

The action by the Vermont Emergency Board covers SNAP food benefits and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP.

“The Trump Administration has caused so much fear, anxiety, and uncertainty for Vermonters,” Senate President Phil Baruth said in a statement. “Ensuring that Vermonters will be able to buy groceries and heat their homes is the bare minimum. I will continue to do everything I can to protect Vermonters from the impacts of the Trump Administration.”

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