📢 Attention Nevadans! 🚨On November 5th, SNAP recipients in Nevada are bracing for a massive 50% or more cut to their food benefits due to a government shutdown. The state's Division of Social Services announced this news, with individual households potentially facing even larger reductions based on income levels.This comes after the USDA informed Nevada that maximum benefits would be halved. While partial funding has been authorized, benefits won't be issued immediately as the Division of Social Services works to update its systems.Nevada Democrats are stepping up, proposing a state-run, state-funded SNAP program to cover the remaining 50% of benefits not covered by federal contingency funds. They plan to introduce this legislation during an upcoming special legislative session to help those in need.

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