Gov. Tina Kotek sends $5M to food banks
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Future of SNAP uncertain as Oregon leaders grapple with federal judge ruling
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown, while Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has authorized $5 million to assist food pantries in the state.
State Senator Jeff Golden (D-Ashland) is joining several Republican lawmakers in urging Governor Tina Kotek to sign a controversial $4.3 billion transportation package passed by the Oregon Legislature last month.
Governor Tina Kotek and other Oregon leaders are urging immediate action from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protect SNAP benefits in a letter sent Monday. The push aims to maintain food assistance for more than 757,
The Oregon Senate passed the controversial transportation bill nearly one month ago and the bill remains unsigned on Governor Kotek's desk.Oregon Governor Tina