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Infographic titled “SNAP Cuts Leave Families Hungry in Washington.” It details how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would impact Washington. Over 888,300 people in Washington use SNAP, including 432,400 children, 104,000 seniors, and 42,000 veterans. That’s about 1 in 9 people in the state. Nationally, more than 41 million people—12% of the U.S. population—rely on SNAP, the nation’s first line of defense against hunger. In Washington, 37% of recipients are in working families. Each person receives only $5.92 per day for food. Rural areas (16.5%) and small towns (16.6%) rely on SNAP even more than cities (13.6%). SNAP has lifted an average of 38,500 people—including 19,250 children—out of poverty each year over the past decade in Washington. It helps people who lose jobs, face disasters, or have disabilities. Beyond reducing hunger, SNAP boosts local economies: 94¢ of every $1 in benefits is spent at one of over 5,000 stores in Washington. Every $1 generates over $1.50 in economic activity, putting $2.9 billion at risk if cuts occur. The program also supports broader outcomes: better student test scores, higher high school graduation rates, improved adult earnings, and better health (including reduced hospital and ER visits). The infographic warns that proposed cuts would harm families, force tax hikes, and weaken communities. It ends with a source link and a date of May 2025.
SNAP helps families ensure there’s food on the table. Cutting this program is inhumane.
It would be a wise decision. It’s lovely here.
It’s a broccoli cheddar soup kind of night.
Oh, that's sad!
Here is the thing that may get me kicked out of Seattle one day: I hate salmon.
There. I said it.
She is absolutely insufferable.
My husband read every single book to my daughter aloud. Every night, they would sit in bed and spend 45 uninterrupted minutes together immersed in the world of HP.
While I will never support her again, I know that those memories are priceless for both of them and can't help but look at them fondly.
Toiletries like deodorant, shampoo, face care. Even if they are "made in the USA", I'm sure much of the ingredients and packaging are from other countries.
My daughter is moving from the dorm to her first apartment next fall, so we are trying to buy all of the furnishings now.
Washington! Filing Week starts today!
If you’ve ever thought about running for office, this is your chance! For info and/or to file, visit: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/ca...
Grapelive Wine of the Day: 2021 Filomena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Massa Estate, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County. #wine #winereviews #winesky
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That sandwich looks amazing! Enjoy the weather, it's such a treat to have days like this in May!
Italian immigrants, business owner react to tariffs
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CINCINNATI — For small business owners, tariffs have been an additional challenge to work around this year. For one Italian market owned by Italian …
I've been influenced! It's now on my "next time I drive up to Vancouver" list!
I just took a lovely walk to get lunch. I need to remember how much that reinvigorates me. Take a noon walk, your afternoons will be so much better for it!
Virginia’s rising women winemakers take aim at the gender gap
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – As Central Virginia wine grows and national interest rises, some of the women behind the bottle are …
Bet you didn’t know this. Pope Francis was an honorary sommelier, and his grandfather Giovanni was a wine producer in Italy’s Piedmont before emigrating to Argentina!
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Completely agree. Part of the joy of wine for me is finding the hidden gems that nobody knows of yet.
Sure, I like the well-known wines that are steeped in history as well. But, for most nights? I am I pulling out wines that are from small wineries making interesting (and less expensive) wines.
Some great WA wines on this list.
Chateau Noelle is around the corner from us, and they do have a great Estate Pinot Noir.
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People are backing away from the pricey cabs, it seems.
This isn't surprising to me. I'm less inclined these days to buy a pricey bottle than I was 2 years ago. There are so many good bottles that don't break the bank.
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Wine Industry Insiders with Honore Comfort🎙️
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In this episode of Wine Industry Insiders, George Christie sits down with Honore Comfort, Vice President of International Marketing at Wine …
Walla Walla Spring release re-cap, part 11
🍷 Corliss corliss.wine
Corliss makes some of my favorite wine. We barrel tasted the 2023 Syrah, it's going to be stellar. Their party is one that we never miss.
If you want to experience them at a lower price point check out their Secret Squirrel label.
Walla Walla Spring release re-cap, part 10
🍷Bartholomew Winery www.bartholomewwinery.com
This small winery with a tasting room downtown is having fun with wine. They are bottling Tannat, Primitivo, Sagrantino and more. Wines you don't typically find here, and it's fun. Go and broaden your palate!
Walla Walla Spring release re-cap, part 9
🍷Echolands www.echolandswinery.com
Their wine tasting facility, which opened last year is unbelievable. The views is breathtaking. The wines are...fine. Their Rubrum blend was good, not great. It's worth a visit just for the view.
Their higher end label is Paxsa pasxawines.com, and they are making some of my very favorite wines coming out of the Rocks District. Rockgarden Syrah is a knock-out.
Walla Walla Spring release re-cap, part 8
🍷The Walls & Paxsa thewallsvineyards.com
One of our very favorites. They are passionate about Washington State wines. We spent time talking to Peter, the Associate winemaker, he is living his dream and it shows in his wines. Try the Mahana.
Walla Walla Spring release re-cap, part 7
🍷 College Cellars of Walla Walla collegecellars.com
We have been supporters of this program for over 15 years now. It's always fun to see what the students are coming up with. If you are in the area, stop by and give the next generation your support.
