Monica Saucedo
@msaucedo.bsky.social
Senior Policy Fellow, @calbudgetcenter.org
Safety Net Researcher
Dog mom 🐕 | Data nerd 📊
Safety Net Researcher
Dog mom 🐕 | Data nerd 📊
Millions of families rely on SNAP/CalFresh to put food on the table. USDA has the authority to make sure all SNAP benefits go out on time — there’s no reason families should go hungry this November.
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USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians
The USDA’s refusal to fund November CalFresh benefits threatens food security for 5.5 million Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Millions of families rely on SNAP/CalFresh to put food on the table. USDA has the authority to make sure all SNAP benefits go out on time — there’s no reason families should go hungry this November.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
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JUST IN: Our First Look analysis of the @governor.ca.gov's 2025-26 May Revision.
Our take: The revised budget harms vulnerable Californians and misses opportunities to raise revenue and guard against federal threats. #CABudget
⚡ We share more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/fi...
Our take: The revised budget harms vulnerable Californians and misses opportunities to raise revenue and guard against federal threats. #CABudget
⚡ We share more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/fi...
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision
The Budget Center breaks down key areas of the governor's May Revision and highlights how the proposal would impact Californians.
calbudgetcenter.org
May 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
JUST IN: Our First Look analysis of the @governor.ca.gov's 2025-26 May Revision.
Our take: The revised budget harms vulnerable Californians and misses opportunities to raise revenue and guard against federal threats. #CABudget
⚡ We share more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/fi...
Our take: The revised budget harms vulnerable Californians and misses opportunities to raise revenue and guard against federal threats. #CABudget
⚡ We share more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/fi...
🚨 It’s not a markup — it’s a teardown of SNAP.
Congress is proposing BILLIONS in cuts to food assistance *tonight* during bill markup. This would take away benefits for millions just to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy.
#HandOffSNAP #SaveSNAP
Congress is proposing BILLIONS in cuts to food assistance *tonight* during bill markup. This would take away benefits for millions just to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy.
#HandOffSNAP #SaveSNAP
May 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🚨 It’s not a markup — it’s a teardown of SNAP.
Congress is proposing BILLIONS in cuts to food assistance *tonight* during bill markup. This would take away benefits for millions just to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy.
#HandOffSNAP #SaveSNAP
Congress is proposing BILLIONS in cuts to food assistance *tonight* during bill markup. This would take away benefits for millions just to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy.
#HandOffSNAP #SaveSNAP
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The upside-down & costly federal tax bill is currently being marked up in the House Ways & Means cmte. According to the Joint Cmte on Taxation, more than 40% of benefits would go to top 5%, and the top 1% alone would get 1/5 of all benefits. www.jct.gov/publications...
JCX-23-25
www.jct.gov
May 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The upside-down & costly federal tax bill is currently being marked up in the House Ways & Means cmte. According to the Joint Cmte on Taxation, more than 40% of benefits would go to top 5%, and the top 1% alone would get 1/5 of all benefits. www.jct.gov/publications...
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If federal proposed cuts to Medi-Cal pass, a family in #SanBernardino could have to choose between paying for an inhaler for their kid, or groceries.
Medi-Cal is literally the difference between having food on the table or not for CA's children.
Healthcare must be protected! #FightForOurHealth
Medi-Cal is literally the difference between having food on the table or not for CA's children.
Healthcare must be protected! #FightForOurHealth
May 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If federal proposed cuts to Medi-Cal pass, a family in #SanBernardino could have to choose between paying for an inhaler for their kid, or groceries.
Medi-Cal is literally the difference between having food on the table or not for CA's children.
Healthcare must be protected! #FightForOurHealth
Medi-Cal is literally the difference between having food on the table or not for CA's children.
Healthcare must be protected! #FightForOurHealth
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Visiting the ER for a broken leg could cost ~$21,328 if someone loses Medi-Cal and becomes uninsured. That’s almost 10 months of rent for a 2bdr apt in LA County. House Republican budget proposal would end #MediCal for millions & drive up the housing crisis. #FightForOurHealth
May 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Visiting the ER for a broken leg could cost ~$21,328 if someone loses Medi-Cal and becomes uninsured. That’s almost 10 months of rent for a 2bdr apt in LA County. House Republican budget proposal would end #MediCal for millions & drive up the housing crisis. #FightForOurHealth
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Hugely important new @urbaninstitute.bsky.social analysis shows that the emerging House bill's combo of
1.) tax cuts tilted to wealthy
2.) cuts to nutrition assistance/health for low-income families
make families making under $30k worse off.
www.urban.org/research/pub...
1.) tax cuts tilted to wealthy
2.) cuts to nutrition assistance/health for low-income families
make families making under $30k worse off.
www.urban.org/research/pub...
May 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hugely important new @urbaninstitute.bsky.social analysis shows that the emerging House bill's combo of
1.) tax cuts tilted to wealthy
2.) cuts to nutrition assistance/health for low-income families
make families making under $30k worse off.
www.urban.org/research/pub...
1.) tax cuts tilted to wealthy
2.) cuts to nutrition assistance/health for low-income families
make families making under $30k worse off.
www.urban.org/research/pub...
The proposed $230 billion cuts to SNAP don't just threaten to take food away from families in need--they would also significantly harm workers, businesses, and communities across California.
Research from the National Grocers Association shows CalFresh dollars help fuel the food retailer industry
Research from the National Grocers Association shows CalFresh dollars help fuel the food retailer industry
May 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The proposed $230 billion cuts to SNAP don't just threaten to take food away from families in need--they would also significantly harm workers, businesses, and communities across California.
Research from the National Grocers Association shows CalFresh dollars help fuel the food retailer industry
Research from the National Grocers Association shows CalFresh dollars help fuel the food retailer industry
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How would the $230 billion proposed federal cuts to SNAP impact California families? This graphic shows the groceries a family in Bakersfield would lose out on if their benefits were cut by 20%.
CalFresh helps millions of families and children and should be protected!! #SNAP #HandsOffSNAP
CalFresh helps millions of families and children and should be protected!! #SNAP #HandsOffSNAP
May 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
How would the $230 billion proposed federal cuts to SNAP impact California families? This graphic shows the groceries a family in Bakersfield would lose out on if their benefits were cut by 20%.
CalFresh helps millions of families and children and should be protected!! #SNAP #HandsOffSNAP
CalFresh helps millions of families and children and should be protected!! #SNAP #HandsOffSNAP
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Federal budget proposals threaten Medi-Cal expansions for undocumented Californians.
"Cutting benefits for one population isn’t going to backfill these massive tax cuts," says @msaucedo.bsky.social.
⚡️ Read more to understand what's at stake.
"Cutting benefits for one population isn’t going to backfill these massive tax cuts," says @msaucedo.bsky.social.
⚡️ Read more to understand what's at stake.
Amid an escalating federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a majority of Californians support extending Medicaid benefits to immigrants without legal status, two new polls say.
“There’s a disconnect between the dominant narrative and reality.”
capitalandmain.com/a-majority-o...
“There’s a disconnect between the dominant narrative and reality.”
capitalandmain.com/a-majority-o...
A Majority of Californians Support Affordable Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants, Polls Show
These findings run contrary to the national political narrative and are fueling advocates’ efforts to safeguard expanded Medicaid benefits in the state.
capitalandmain.com
April 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Federal budget proposals threaten Medi-Cal expansions for undocumented Californians.
"Cutting benefits for one population isn’t going to backfill these massive tax cuts," says @msaucedo.bsky.social.
⚡️ Read more to understand what's at stake.
"Cutting benefits for one population isn’t going to backfill these massive tax cuts," says @msaucedo.bsky.social.
⚡️ Read more to understand what's at stake.
The #CABudget could face a cost of OVER $3.1 BILLION to fund #CalFresh benefits under this cost-share proposal‼️ If implemented, this would put tremendous pressure on our budget and likely lead to cuts—taking food away from people in need.
More in our analysis: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
More in our analysis: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
NEW ESTIMATES: The policy reported here—adding a state cost-share for #SNAP that ramps up to 22.5%—would impose $23.65 billion in new costs on states just in the first year it's fully phased in. This would likely lead to deep cuts to food assistance. State numbers in link below⤵️
White House wariness tempers GOP plans to share food-aid spending with states
Concerns are mounting about benefit cuts that could hit President Donald Trump’s own voters.
www.politico.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The #CABudget could face a cost of OVER $3.1 BILLION to fund #CalFresh benefits under this cost-share proposal‼️ If implemented, this would put tremendous pressure on our budget and likely lead to cuts—taking food away from people in need.
More in our analysis: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
More in our analysis: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
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Harmful federal proposals threaten the food security of millions of Californians.
Read more in the @calbudgetcenter.org's new report, where my colleague @msaucedo.bsky.social and I outline how "pass the buck" proposals could harm CalFresh. #CalFresh #SNAP
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
Read more in the @calbudgetcenter.org's new report, where my colleague @msaucedo.bsky.social and I outline how "pass the buck" proposals could harm CalFresh. #CalFresh #SNAP
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
Republican-Proposed CalFresh Cuts Put Millions of Californians at Risk of Hunger
Republican-proposed federal cuts to CalFresh threaten food assistance for millions of Californians, including children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities — putting them at greater risk o...
calbudgetcenter.org
April 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Harmful federal proposals threaten the food security of millions of Californians.
Read more in the @calbudgetcenter.org's new report, where my colleague @msaucedo.bsky.social and I outline how "pass the buck" proposals could harm CalFresh. #CalFresh #SNAP
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
Read more in the @calbudgetcenter.org's new report, where my colleague @msaucedo.bsky.social and I outline how "pass the buck" proposals could harm CalFresh. #CalFresh #SNAP
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/re...
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Today is #EqualPayDay, marking how far into 2025 women have to work in addition to 2024 to earn what men did last year. In CA, women are paid only $0.86 to every $1 a white man makes. While state policymakers have taken action to improve pay transparency and reporting, there is more to be done. 🧵
calbudgetcenter.org
March 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today is #EqualPayDay, marking how far into 2025 women have to work in addition to 2024 to earn what men did last year. In CA, women are paid only $0.86 to every $1 a white man makes. While state policymakers have taken action to improve pay transparency and reporting, there is more to be done. 🧵
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Trickle up economics.
February 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trickle up economics.
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NEW: Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Jeopardize Key Services
President Trump and congressional Republicans are pushing for deep federal funding cuts to help offset tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy.
⚡ We break down what's at stake in our latest.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
President Trump and congressional Republicans are pushing for deep federal funding cuts to help offset tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy.
⚡ We break down what's at stake in our latest.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
California at Risk: Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Jeopardize Key Services
Proposed federal funding cuts by Republican lawmakers threaten vital services, including Medi-Cal, SNAP, education, and local jurisdictions.
calbudgetcenter.org
February 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Jeopardize Key Services
President Trump and congressional Republicans are pushing for deep federal funding cuts to help offset tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy.
⚡ We break down what's at stake in our latest.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
President Trump and congressional Republicans are pushing for deep federal funding cuts to help offset tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy.
⚡ We break down what's at stake in our latest.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
Reposted by Monica Saucedo
The House Budget Committee is set to consider deep cuts to SNAP—$230 billion or more—to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. This would be a more than 20% cut to the program that helps 1 in 8 people afford groceries. All while grocery prices are up & food insecurity is increasing.
February 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The House Budget Committee is set to consider deep cuts to SNAP—$230 billion or more—to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. This would be a more than 20% cut to the program that helps 1 in 8 people afford groceries. All while grocery prices are up & food insecurity is increasing.
SNAP/CalFresh is lifeline that fights hunger, fuels the economy, and keeps families fed!
#SNAPMatters @fracposts.bsky.social
#SNAPMatters @fracposts.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
SNAP/CalFresh is lifeline that fights hunger, fuels the economy, and keeps families fed!
#SNAPMatters @fracposts.bsky.social
#SNAPMatters @fracposts.bsky.social
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At the current rate of progress, Black women in California won’t see pay equity until 2121.
Black women can't wait another 100 years for equal pay.
⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/di...
Black women can't wait another 100 years for equal pay.
⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/di...
February 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
At the current rate of progress, Black women in California won’t see pay equity until 2121.
Black women can't wait another 100 years for equal pay.
⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/di...
Black women can't wait another 100 years for equal pay.
⚡ We share more in our latest: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/di...
Reposted by Monica Saucedo
Taking health care & food away from people who don’t meet red-tape laden work requirements will hurt workers, won’t increase employment, and will push millions into hardship. That’s a terrible price to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. x.com/meredithllee...
January 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Taking health care & food away from people who don’t meet red-tape laden work requirements will hurt workers, won’t increase employment, and will push millions into hardship. That’s a terrible price to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. x.com/meredithllee...
Reducing poverty and ensuring all Californians have the resources to thrive requires a strong and inclusive #safetynet‼️
In our latest, @nishinair.bsky.social and I share a deep dive into the scope, limitations, and challenges facing California’s safety net:
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
In our latest, @nishinair.bsky.social and I share a deep dive into the scope, limitations, and challenges facing California’s safety net:
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
California’s Safety Net Explained
Understand how California’s safety net programs support millions of residents facing poverty and inequality, who rely on vital resources.
calbudgetcenter.org
January 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Reducing poverty and ensuring all Californians have the resources to thrive requires a strong and inclusive #safetynet‼️
In our latest, @nishinair.bsky.social and I share a deep dive into the scope, limitations, and challenges facing California’s safety net:
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
In our latest, @nishinair.bsky.social and I share a deep dive into the scope, limitations, and challenges facing California’s safety net:
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
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How can we boost CalFresh participation among California college students to fight against food insecurity? New
@uclachpr.bsky.social publications provide actionable recommendations for:
🏫 College programs
🏛️ Policymakers
📋 SNAP administrators
Read more: ucla.in/4glxNxU
@uclachpr.bsky.social publications provide actionable recommendations for:
🏫 College programs
🏛️ Policymakers
📋 SNAP administrators
Read more: ucla.in/4glxNxU
January 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
How can we boost CalFresh participation among California college students to fight against food insecurity? New
@uclachpr.bsky.social publications provide actionable recommendations for:
🏫 College programs
🏛️ Policymakers
📋 SNAP administrators
Read more: ucla.in/4glxNxU
@uclachpr.bsky.social publications provide actionable recommendations for:
🏫 College programs
🏛️ Policymakers
📋 SNAP administrators
Read more: ucla.in/4glxNxU