Arizona sues over suspension of SNAP benefits

Multiple states, including Arizona, have filed a lawsuit over the suspension of SNAP benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Arizona AG speaks on SNAP suspension
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes held a news conference on Oct. 28, where she discussed a lawsuit that has been filed over the suspension of SNAP benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

SNAP recipients forced to rely on nonprofit ahead of government shutdown
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Members who receive meals at a Phoenix nonprofit said they will be relying on them heavily as Nov. 1 approaches— a date when cuts to SNAP benefits are possible due to the government shutdown. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.

Phoenix nonprofits brace for SNAP benefit delays

Phoenix-area nonprofits are bracing for increased need and strained resources if SNAP benefits are delayed.

Arizona governor claims Trump is halting funds as political leverage

Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging the federal government to release $6 billion in SNAP contingency funds to help Arizonans during the government shutdown.

Government shutdown enters day 27; air travel impacted
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As the federal government enters its 27th day being shut down, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says air traffic controllers are "wearing thin." FOX 's Olivianna Calmes has the latest.

Gas drives September inflation as other costs decline
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The Consumer Price Index was released more than a week late due to the government shutdown, showing that inflation rose 3% in September. Latest data presents a murky economic picture: Gas prices rose, while the costs for rent & some services declined.

SNAP benefits could cease due to ongoing shutdown
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Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans could lose food benefits in a matter of days. With the ongoing federal government shutdown, it also means SNAP payments may not go out in November. FOX 10's Marc Martinez has more.

Government shutdown affects air traffic controllers
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More than 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

AZDES: No November food benefits due to government shutdown

The Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it cannot disburse November nutrition assistance (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, following instruction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Senate fails again to end shutdown as lawmakers blame rivals
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The federal government shutdown entered its 22nd day today, and the Senate again failed to pass a bill to fund the government.

SNAP benefits might be affected by ongoing U.S. government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, it could soon start affecting those who receive help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At the same time, food banks are also feeling the impact of the shutdown, and an increase in need for their services.

Gov't shutdown leaves some worried about SNAP
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The U.S. government has been shut down for 21 days, as of Oct. 21, and if a budget is not passed soon, SNAP benefits may not be paid in November. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more on the potential impact.