MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for what he called “a period of abnormal economic disruption.” The governor expressed alarm at the federal government shutdown that began a month ago. Evers was especially concerned about the pending Trump suspension of SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program. Gouging is a possibility in any shortage, especially of essential goods, Evers said. His executive order declaring an emergency, the governor said, “will ensure our state agencies can do whatever they can within our power to help support kids, families, farmers, seniors, veterans, and so many others, including cracking down on price gouging on everyday things folks need.”
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