JEFFERSON CITY — Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said he is investigating whether to tap state resources to supplement the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program that is expected to run out of money if the federal shutdown goes on much longer.

Speaking with reporters Tuesday, Kehoe said contingency plans are under consideration for the longstanding federally-funded program, known as WIC, which provides food, education and counseling to an estimated 96,000 Missourians each month.

“We’ve been meeting with our folks and we’re trying to figure out options to keep those essential things going. We’re not going to let Missourians down,” Kehoe said.

As the federal shutdown enters a second week, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services officials say they continue to await word fro

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