Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2
Governor Hochul warned that 3 million New Yorkers face losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown. Colorado also requested $10 million to sustain its food stamp program.
A-score: rule_of_law(3) reflects appropriations process breakdown, separation(4) captures legislative-executive budget impasse, civil_rights(4) addresses fundamental subsistence rights for 3M+ vulnerable citizens. Mechanism modifier 1.35 for resource_reallocation affecting critical safety net. Scope 1.15 for multi-state (NY+CO). Severity: durability 0.9 (temporary shutdown), reversibility 1.1 (benefits can resume), precedent 0.95 (shutdown impacts known). Final: 19.4. B-score: Layer1 outrage_bait(8) high for food insecurity crisis framing, media_friendliness(7) strong human interest angle. Layer2 timing(7) peaks during week 5 shutdown, mismatch(6) state governors vs federal dysfunction. Intentionality 7 for political pressure tactics. Final: 25.3. D-score: -5.9. List B classification: B>=25 AND D<=-5, governors using crisis rhetoric to pressure federal resolution, real impact exists but framing amplifies urgency for political leverage.
Monitor actual SNAP distribution disruptions vs warnings. Track whether benefits actually lapse or federal workarounds emerge. Distinguish genuine program failures from political pressure campaigns. Verify state-level contingency funding vs crisis declarations.