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Pet Food Bank Sees More Need During Holidays
Oklahoma City Pet Food Bank says more families struggle to feed pets this holiday season, worsened by the federal government shutdown.

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Nov 71 min read


State Board Advances Emergency SNAP Funding Plan
Contingency Board approves emergency SNAP Funding support — releasing $1 million per week for seven weeks during federal shutdown to support Oklahoma families.

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Nov 41 min read


State Board Moves To Support SNAP Recipients
State Contingency Review Board set to vote on releasing $1 million weekly to Oklahoma food banks for seven weeks to help vulnerable SNAP households during shutdown.

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Nov 31 min read


DHS Workers Face Furloughs Amid Shutdown
Oklahoma DHS employees earning over $50K face furloughs as reduced federal funding from the shutdown forces temporary unpaid days.

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Oct 301 min read


Oklahoma Credit Unions Offer No-Interest Loans During Shutdown
Oklahoma Credit Unions activate a disaster and hardship relief program offering 90-day no-interest loans to federal workers affected by the shutdown.

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Oct 282 min read


Comanche Nation Offers Aid During SNAP Suspension
The Comanche Nation provides food gift cards and a tribal deer hunt to support members losing SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

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Oct 241 min read


Oklahoma SNAP Funding Halted Amid Federal Shutdown
Oklahoma DHS says SNAP funding will stop Nov. 1 due to the federal shutdown, impacting over 684,000 residents relying on food assistance.

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Oct 212 min read


Oklahoma Ranks Ninth for Federal Shutdown Impact
Oklahoma ranks among the top ten states most affected by a potential federal shutdown, with high dependence on federal jobs and programs.

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Oct 161 min read


Federal Workers Await Back Pay During Shutdown
Federal workers will receive back pay under the 2019 Fair Treatment Act, but contractors remain uncertain.

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Oct 61 min read


Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole Warns of Looming Government Shutdown
Oklahoma’s Tom Cole urges quick action as Congress faces a looming government shutdown, calling for a short-term budget deal

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Sep 261 min read
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