LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) -- The Michigan Senate passed a supplemental appropriations bill Thursday that would provide millions in emergency funding to cover the halt of federal SNAP funds during the government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said the funds will pause Nov. 1.

Senate Bill 182 passed 27-4 and would provide $71 million to fund the program. The four who voted ‘no’ were Sens. John Bellino (R-Monroe), Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway Township), Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) and Jim Runestad (R-White Lake), none of which explained their votes.

“This fund is a stopgap measure, a lifeline for families facing uncertainty,” said Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) in a speech on the floor of the Senate.

Under the bill, $50 million would be provided to the Department of Health and Huma

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