Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
MICHIGAN ~ About 1.4 million Michiganders could lose food support come Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal shutdown.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services was instructed by the federal government to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November indefinitely due to a lack of funds caused by the shutdown. The shutdown, now in its fifth week, is caused by the Senate being locked in negotiations over the proposed budget, centering on extending tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.
PODCASTS:
Oct. 30, 2025 ~ Deb Dansby, vice president of marketing at Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss their social mission, supporting Michigan nonprofits, and more.
Oct. 28, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Congresswoman Haley Stevens about the government shutdown, discussing the impact of SNAP benefits for Michigan residents.
Oct. 28, 2025 ~ Phil Knight, executive director for Food Bank Council of Michigan, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to talk about the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits that will go without their benefits on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.
