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Colorado looks to fund food banks as shutdown continues
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis has proposed $10 million in funding for food pantries as federal food stamp money is about to run out.
- Approximately 617,000 Coloradans rely on SNAP benefits monthly, according to information from the USDA.
- Polis expressed concern over families facing hunger, emphasizing the state's commitment to preventing food insecurity. He stated, 'Hardworking families shouldn’t be forced to choose between paying for health care, prescription drugs, or food.'
- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined 22 other attorneys general in demanding answers from the USDA about withheld SNAP funds, highlighting the need for support for food assistance.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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