Josh Shapiro, SNAP and Pennsylvania

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Gov. Josh Shapiro frees up millions for Pennsylvania food banks with SNAP benefits set to lapse
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

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Shapiro sends millions to Pa. food banks as Trump ordered to tap emergency funds for SNAP
Gov. Shapiro signs disaster declaration, announces $5M in funding for Pennsylvania food banks
Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments
Two judges could rule as soon as Friday on whether President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits for November despite the government shutdown.

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Shapiro makes $5M available to state food banks as SNAP benefits set to expire
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Judges order the Trump administration to fund for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown
Government lawyers say a contingency fund containing some $5 billion cannot legally be used to maintain SNAP, a program that costs about $8 billion a month.

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Federal judges rules Trump must continue funding SNAP during government shutdown
When will SNAP EBT cards be reloaded? Delays still possible despite judges’ rulings

Pennsylvania's budget impasse beginning to impact schools across the commonwealth

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Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes making rye whiskey the official state spirit

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing establishing an official spirit in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has a rich history when it comes to alcoholic beverages, with iconic spirits and flavors tracing their roots in the state.

What have Pennsylvania's lawmakers been doing during months of state budget inaction?

The Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House has held 48 voting session days this year, while the GOP-run state Senate has held 35.
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Penn enters into AI advising agreement with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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All the major players in Pa.’s budget impasse met in person this week. Will a deal follow?

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Lawmaker seeks to make Pennsylvania rye whiskey the official spirit of the Commonwealth

Sen. Camera Bartolotta plans to introduce legislation to designate Pennsylvania rye whiskey as the official spirit of the Commonwealth, highlighting its historical significance and local craftsmanship.
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Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous heads to state House

The measure would protect the identities of winners of prizes more than $100,000. It passed the Senate unanimously.
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State celebrates solar array at Pennsylvania’s Prince Gallitzin State Park

On Oct. 20, Pennsylvania’s Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jessica Shirley joined the statewide environmental nonprofit PennEnvironment for a tour of the solar array at Prince Gallitzin State Park in Cambria County.

State lawmaker to propose legislation making rye whiskey the official spirit of Pennsylvania

Discover why PA's rich history makes rye whiskey a top choice for official spirit status. Sen. Bartolotta champions tradition and local craftsmanship.
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