Montana Morning State News Headlines for Wednesday, January 16
DPHHS says food stamp recipients will continue to receive benefits until the funding runs out due to the partial government shutdown.
Food Stamps
Food Stamp Numbers High Despite Lower Unemployment
The number of people receiving food stamps in Montana remains high, despite lower unemployment rates.
130,000 Montanans to See Food Stamp/EBT Reductions in November
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A temporary increase in food assistance expires Nov. 1.
![As Record Numbers of Americans Receive Food Stamps, Montana Follows the Trend [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2013/03/Food-Stamps-ebay.jpg?w=980&q=75)
As Record Numbers of Americans Receive Food Stamps, Montana Follows the Trend [AUDIO]
In a story published Monday in the Weekly Standard, the number of Americans receiving the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) grew to almost 47 million at the end of 2012.