A panel of Colorado legislators on Thursday approved a $10 million cash infusion into food assistance for residents who are expected to lose food stamp benefits starting on Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

The Democratic officials contend the administration is legally required to keep benefits going as long as it has funding.

COLORADO - Over 600,000 Coloradans rely on SNAP benefits - money loaded by the government onto EBT cards - to buy food and groceries, but those benefits

Governor Polis acts to protect SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown, seeking to prevent hunger in Colorado.

The woman has been on SNAP since 2011. She and her family has limitations on what they can eat and most of the food in food banks will upset their stomachs. Secret Service finds 17 'skimming' devices in tour of San Antonio businesses Shutdown stalemate set ...

The scoreboard tells the ultimate story, with Arizona’s 52-17 win at Colorado on Saturday all that really matters. Yet from an overall grading standpoint, the Wildcats’ first road victory in more than a year wasn’t as outstanding as it may have seemed.

The Colorado Joint Budget Committee on Thursday approved two emergency requests — including up to $10 million to support food banks and pantries — aimed at aiding recipients of federal benefits during the federal government shutdown.