Federal shutdown Archives - The Reporting Project

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

by Associated Press November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and DAVID A. LIEB | Associated PressWith the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits […]

Local law enforcement finds new uses for military surplus equipment

by Tyler Thompson November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

Where can you find free food in Licking County if SNAP is suspended? Here are pantries, hot-meal locations

by Maddie Luebkert and Alan Miller October 31, 2025October 31, 2025