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Government Shutdown Impact on SNAP Benefits - The government shutdown is forcing states to find ways to provide services typically funded by the federal government [1] - Illinois normally receives $90 million per week for SNAP benefits, which are 100% federally funded [2] - Illinois doesn't have the $360 million needed per month to fully cover SNAP benefits during the shutdown [3] - 19 million people in Illinois, representing approximately 146% of the state's 13 million population, receive SNAP benefits [4] Illinois' Response and Limitations - Illinois is using contingency funds, including $20 million set aside for food banks, to partially cover SNAP benefits [1][2] - The $20 million is insufficient to fully address the need, and will primarily support the distribution of dry goods [3][4] - Food pantries may not be able to provide fresh goods due to funding limitations [4] Political Implications - The governor believes Republicans will face consequences for the government shutdown [5][6] - A new NBC News poll indicates that 52% of Americans blame Republicans in Congress and President Trump for the shutdown, compared to 42% who blame Democrats [6] - The governor is engaging in conversations with voters, including those in traditionally Republican areas, who are expressing concerns about the impact of Republican policies [7][8][9] - The governor anticipates that the SNAP benefits issue will particularly resonate in rural areas with high food insecurity [10]

Are you gonna eat pork roll or Taylor ham. What is it going to be tomorrow. >> Both. New Jersey celebrates both.>> Listen, I could not be more excited. The energy up and down the state has been off the charts. The reception in minority communities has been overwhelmingly positive.And 48 hours ago, we picked up the 14th endorsement from another prominent Democrat here in the state of New Jersey. >> So when the Democrats are endorsing a Republican nominee, what does it tell you. Right.People want change. Rece ...

This is not about age. It is about how old your ideas are. >> One of the arguments that the Mills team is making and will make is that she's won twice, that she's tested, that she's a safe bet, and that you haven't run for office before, and that you would be too risky.How do you respond to that. >> I think the risky candidate is the establishment candidate. >> I think right now there is very clearly an anti-establishment angst that's existing across the electorate in Maine.independents, Democrats, Republic ...

So, John, there was this decision on Friday on Halloween where a Rhode Island judge essentially said to the government, "Listen, you got to use your contingency funding to keep SNAP benefits going for all these Americans that are going to lose out on food assistance." The administration, the Trump administration is now responding to that. Walk us through that. Yeah.So, the Rhode Island judge, uh, John McConnell, federal US District Court judge, uh, in Rhode Island, basically said that the administration cou ...

We are now just hours from election day with races that will give us new information about Americans views of the president and both parties. One year after Donald Trump's election and one year before the midterms, a critical time in Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger is seeking to flip the governor's mansion back to blue in her race against Republican Lieutenant Governor Winom Earl Sears. While in New Jersey's gubanatorial election, Democrat Mikey Cheryl is looking to hold off a challenge from the Repub ...

We are following major developments in that thwarted Halloween terror plot out of Michigan. Less than 3 days after the FBI announced that it stopped a planned attack, two Detroit area men now facing charges. >> According to the criminal complaint released today, the men discussed plans with another individual to carry out an attack here in the US on behalf of ISIS.They're now facing a long list of federal weapons charges. NBC News national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins us n ...

It's the Dodgers celebrating their second straight World Series title with a parade through the streets of downtown LA. Let's take a live look at the team celebrating on top of floats as fans cheer them on. Little little confetti there.The Dodgers of course are the first World Series winners to go backto back since the New York Yankees did it in 1998 to 2000. >> The vibes are high and just you can see I think the collective excitement here in Los Angeles. It was tough enough to win a World Series a year ago ...

The party is just getting started in Los Angeles. The Dodgers celebrating their second straight World Series title with a parade through the streets of downtown LA. Let's take a live look at the team celebrating on top of floats as fans cheer them on.Little confetti there. The Dodgers, of course, are the first World Series winners to go back to back since the New York Yankees did it in 1998 to 2000. NBC News correspondent Morgan Chesky is in the middle of all of it.A celebration in LA. Morgan, I know you're ...