'Big Beautiful Bill' hides ugly consequences for families

In Snohomish County, we believe in communities where everyone — regardless of income or background — can live with dignity; where children go to bed with full stomachs, seniors receive the care they need and every family has a fair shot at stability.

At United Way of Snohomish County, we’ve worked alongside our community for 85 years to help families meet their basic needs and build stronger, more resilient futures through changing systems. But that future is at risk.

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In the Second Congressional District, it would affect:

• 179,000 residents who rely on Medicaid for their health care;

• 13,792 households with children who receive food support through SNAP, helping to ensure healthy meals every day;

• 113,700 working families who depend on the Child or Earned Income Tax Credits to help cover child care, school supplies and transportation.

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