MADISON — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency as the state's access to federal SNAP benefits will run out at midnight Friday, affecting around 700,000 Wisconsinites who depend on the money for food.

As the federal government shutdown continues, millions of Americans will not see that money in their accounts starting Nov. 1. The emergency declaration comes as food assistance programs face unprecedented disruption due to the federal funding lapse.

Two federal judges ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown; however, it's unclear how long it will take for recipients to receive their benefits.

The rulings are likely to face appeals.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency

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