Dems call for state to fund SNAP benefits, Lee says to expect lapse: The week in politics

Plus, Gov. Bill Lee signs an economic agreement with Taiwan and lawmakers scrutinize federal funds for crime victims.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee warns of imminent SNAP funding lapse

Low-income Tennesseans who depend on federal support to buy food will stop getting new benefits next month if the government ...
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Tennessee SNAP Users Warned of Potential Funding Freeze as Governor Lee Cites Democrat-Led Government Shutdown

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee warned SNAP recipients of potential benefit disruptions due to the federal shutdown.
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Mother of four fears feeding her children as Middle Tennessee SNAP benefits face cuts

Middle Tennessee families could lose SNAP benefits as federal funding remains uncertain leaving Tennesseans worried about ...

Gov. Lee will not use state reserves for SNAP food aid if shutdown holds, GOP officials open

Gov. Bill Lee says he "shares frustration" of poor families that won't see federal SNAP benefits but won't use state funds to ...

TN Democrats call for state to prevent nearly 700K residents from losing access to SNAP, other federal aid

“As the Federal Government shutdown continues to drag on, it places roughly 690,000 Tennesseans in danger of losing SNAP ...

At least 55,758 people U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett serves could lose SNAP food benefits

Rep. Tim Burchett told Knox News he can't do much to help constituents, saying it's up to Democratic members of the U.S.

Tennessee State football snaps 5-game losing streak with win over Howard

Tennessee State quarterback Byron McNair threw for three touchdowns in the Tigers' homecoming win over Howard.