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flag Louisiana may furlough workers and use state funds to keep SNAP benefits running amid federal shutdown.

flag Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry warned state employees could face furloughs if the federal government shutdown continues, citing a loss of federal funding for programs like SNAP. flag The Louisiana Department of Health notified staff of potential unpaid leave from November 3 to December 2 to avoid layoffs. flag The state plans to use $150 million in state funds to cover SNAP benefits for about 793,000 residents in early November. flag Landry blamed Senate Democrats for blocking a Republican-led funding bill, while Democrats say Republicans are refusing to negotiate on health insurance tax credits. flag The federal shutdown threatens to cut off food assistance for 42 million low-income Americans starting Saturday.

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