Josh Shapiro sues USDA over spending cuts

Published June 5, 2025 11:30am ET



Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its decision to cut a COVID-19 pandemic-era assistance program.

The Trump administration ended the $13 million Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program agreement, supporting 189 Pennsylvania farms and 14 food banks, citing shifting priorities. To no avail, Shapiro appealed the decision in March, resulting in the current lawsuit.

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