PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Gov. Dan McKee's office announced Saturday evening that the full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been issued to Rhode Island recipients.

In a statement, McKee said "approximately 79,000 households" received their benefits for this month.

McKee's announcement comes amid a court battle over the distribution of the November benefits, which weren't initially sent out due to the ongoing government shutdown that began over a month ago.

"The Trump administration continues to fight its SNAP funding obligation in the courts, creating unnecessary uncertainty for states and the families who rely on this support," the governor said. "Unlike the Trump Administration, my administration recognizes that that is a crisis for families and

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