UPDATE: October 31, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson responded via X to the decision of two federal judges regarding SNAP funds on Friday.

WASHINGTON – A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to utilize contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

This move comes as many people expressed concerns about the potential loss of SNAP benefits. The funding for SNAP was initially set to run out on November 1, 2025.

The Senate has adjourned, meaning they are not present to vote on the continuing resolution package from the House. This has resulted in the longest government shutdown in history.

On Friday, two federal judges ordered the president to allocate funds to sustain the SNAP program. This decision comes as the U.S. D

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