Protecting WIC during the federal government shutdown

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State assurance to backstop WIC benefits

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Unidentified Speaker (S1) said the most immediate impact the state has focused on is the WIC program, led by Manisha and the Department of Public Health, and that the state will "backstop" WIC using state reserves to ensure roughly 50,000 mothers continue receiving food support and formula. The speaker reassured beneficiaries that "your WIC card will continue to be good" and said the government will not take the benefit away. No budget figures or formal vote were provided.

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An unidentified speaker announced the state will use reserves to backstop the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program, assuring about 50,000 enrolled mothers that benefits and WIC cards will remain valid; the Department of Public Health and a staff member named Manisha were cited as leading aspects of the response. No formal vote or funding amount was specified.

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