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How Trump's megabill could hurt San Diego County's social safety net

KPBS Midday Edition
KPBS Midday Edition
Episode • Jul 7 • 14m

Last Friday, President Trump signed into law his new tax and spending bill, which creates new eligibility requirements and drastically reduces funding for social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

On Midday Edition Monday, we hear from County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer on what this consequential bill could mean for the region's most vulnerable residents and how the Board of Supervisors is preparing for the cuts.

Guest:

Terra Lawson-Remer, District 3 county supervisor, acting chair of San Diego County Board of Supervisors

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