Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to issue emergency declaration with SNAP benefits at risk

Florida Democratic legislators are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency on food insecurity, as nearly 3 million Floridians face potential loss of federal food assistance if the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1. State lawmakers sent a letter to DeSantis on Tuesday requesting emergency measures to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provide monthly grocery assistance to low-income individuals and families.