Make Me Smart The Senate unveils its version of the reconciliation bill
Jun 17, 2025
The discussion dives into the new reconciliation bill and its potential impact on small businesses and tax structures. Key points include how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could hurt local grocery stores and farmers. The hosts analyze tax provisions aimed at benefiting larger businesses, raising questions about equity and fairness. Additionally, they address the effects of recent tax reforms on small enterprises, sparking debate on who really benefits from such policies. Engaging listener questions wrap up the lively conversation.
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SNAP Cuts Shift Costs to States
- The bill cuts SNAP funding, shifting 15-25% of costs and administrative expenses to states.
- States may reduce benefit programs as budgets are tight, affecting millions who rely on food aid.
Small Businesses Rely on SNAP
- A grocery store owner in Opelika, Alabama, reports one-third of revenue comes from SNAP benefits.
- A Connecticut farmer says SNAP equals 5% to 10% of income, showing how cuts hit small businesses hard.
Economic Ripple Effect of SNAP Cuts
- Every SNAP dollar generates about $1.50 in local economic activity, affecting local workers and businesses.
- The bill reallocates SNAP savings to costly farm commodity support programs benefiting mostly large-scale farmers.