Amid Devastating Federal Cuts, States Can Help Struggling Families With Direct Cash

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Over a quarter of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. This means there’s no buffer when the car breaks down or an unexpected hospital bill hits.

Congress’s recent cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will worsen this crisis for working families, as millions of people lose money to buy groceries and face higher health premiums and less coverage.

But across the country, some communities are experimenting with a bold solution: just give people cash.