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MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites, including nearly 270,000 children, received November FoodShare benefits despite an ongoing legal dispute over federal funding, according to a statement from Gov. Tony Evers' office Saturday, Nov. 8.

The state issued $104 million in November FoodShare payments to more than 337,000 Wisconsin households Thursday, Nov. 6, following a federal court order directing full payment funding, the governor's office said.

Recipients reportedly spent nearly $10 million on food and groceries Friday alone.

Full November FoodShare benefits continue to be available on all QUEST cards, according to the statement. Wisconsin WIC is also currently available, and members can use their benefits and attend appointments.

In the statement, Evers crit

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