Articles tagged as: Government shutdown
November 26, 2025
Record breaking traffic seen at Indianapolis International Airport
Several records were broken at the Indianapolis International Airport in October. The month saw the busiest single day in the airport’s history, its busiest month for people using the airport, resulting in the first month on record to see over 1 million travelers.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2025
SNAP benefits on the way for a half-million Hoosiers
More than a half-million Hoosiers will see their SNAP funding restored after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2025
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close
President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through the end of January, ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2025
Partial SNAP payments to reach families starting Nov. 11, Braun says
Indiana will begin issuing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Tuesday following delays caused by the federal shutdown.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2025
Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown
The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2025
Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out
The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2025
Indianapolis airport forced to reduce flights during government shutdown
To reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown airports across the nation are limiting flights, including Indianapolis International Airport.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2025
Here's where to get free food in Indianapolis
Here's a list of food distribution events, meal programs and other resources for assistance in Marion County.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2025
SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed
About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2025
Indianapolis will distribute free food as SNAP benefits set to end
Emergency funding and expanded food distribution as organizations across Central Indiana brace for a surge in need.
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