Alaska declares disaster over federal food aid failure, diverts $10 million for temporary help

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declares a state of disaster, allocating up to $10 million from state funds to ensure continued food aid for tens of thousands of Alaskans during the federal government shutdown. The move aims to prevent a strain on families, food banks, and local communities, with the first wave of state-paid aid potentially arriving this week. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.