KANSAS CITY, Kan. —

Day 34 of the government shutdown, and many Kansans are feeling the effects Monday night.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly was in the metro, hearing from people as part of her listening tour. Advertisement

Kelly spoke at the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library’s West Wyandotte branch off North 82nd and Parallel Parkway.

The governor told this crowd tonight, the timing of this event couldn't come at a more important time amid the government shutdown.

Her goal is to craft a budget that reflects the needs and values of Kansans.

As for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits being cut, Kelly said there is not a clear date on when Kansans would receive some partial SNAP payments.

"Even when they tell us that they turned on the tap again, it takes us 72 hours to get

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