RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a “state of emergency” measure to relieve pressure on Commonwealth residents impacted by the government shutdown on Thursday.

The shutdown will cause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to run out on Nov. 1.

Youngkin says this measure will extend those benefits to Virginians in the event that government services are not restored.

The governor’s announcement struck a partisan tone, pinning responsibility for the shutdown on the opposition party.

“The Democrat Shutdown will cause SNAP benefits to run out for over 850,000 Virginians in need starting November 1, 2025. I refuse to let hungry Virginians be used as ‘leverage’ by Congressional Democrats. I am declaring a State of Emergency due to the Democrat Sh

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