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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 4h

This shutdown feels different.

States will soon reach a breaking point and millions could see disruptions to food assistance.

Now, thousands are being fired from their jobs. We deserve better. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown

More than 4,000 positions will be eliminated across agencies, the government told a court Friday night.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re like me, and find yourself trying to piece together the path forward to a more connected and caring world, here is a hopeful article that reminds us of our history that has been tested before and acts of forgiveness that help pave the way.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/o...

Opinion | How to Save the American Experiment

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 5d

Millions of women and children are on the verge of losing critical nutrition benefits because of the government shutdown. We need to find a way to open it back up while extending ACA subsidies. This must happen ASAP. www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/p...

Millions of moms and young kids could lose WIC food assistance within two weeks amid shutdown | CNN Politics

Barbie Anderson is trying to conserve the milk her three young children drink in case she doesn’t get her WIC benefits on October 15 as scheduled.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 8d

The data is clear: Republicans, Democrats, and Independents support extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies. Get it done.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 8d

We had 2,000 people register for FormFest! If you don't know, you don't know. This annual gathering has become a place to learn, share, and showcase good government stories. In fact, a big Congrats to all of our Formie winners this year: New Zealand, NE, CA, SD, & TX! www.govtech.com/gov-experien...

Steps for Governments to Improve Accessibility of Forms

State and local officials revealed steps they have taken to improve form accessibility during FormFest 2025, hosted by the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University and Code...

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 10d

All eyes need to be on the Affordable Care Act subsidies that will expire at the end of this year. Millions will lose access to healthcare if these subsidies expire. We cannot let them. We must keep healthcare costs down.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 13d

Need some hope? We at Code for America are teaming up with Beeck Center to celebrate how governments around the world are improving their systems. Join us and the 1k+ virtual attendees for this FormFest.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 15d

The AI race in government is on. While the federal level rushes, states like PA, NJ, and UT show a smarter path: build secure infrastructure first, train staff, and create governance early. When AI fails, families lose food, healthcare, and vital services. www.route-fifty.com/artificial-i...

A national blueprint for responsible AI in government

COMMENTARY | Some states are already showing the path forward with strong technical infrastructure, training and clear governance. They are models for other states, and the federal government.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 16d

Rebuilding trust in government requires following the law, not weaponizing hunger against families that seek out support.

41.7M Americans depend on SNAP, 2/3 are children, elderly, or disabled. They deserve protection, not surveillance. statescoop.com/judge-blocks...

Judge blocks USDA collection of SNAP data in 21 states | StateScoop

A federal judge blocked the Department of Agriculture from sharing the personal data of SNAP applicants in 21 states and Washington, D.C.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 16d

We can do amazing things! This headline is a reminder.

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

tracking.tldrnewsletter.com

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 19d

No member of Congress should vote for a bill that allows Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire. It's that simple. We must protect healthcare access for all Americans. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Tables turn for Democrats as they use shutdown for leverage

The current standoff is a nearly precise inversion of the 2013 showdown over health care that closed government agencies for 17 days.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 20d

Healthcare costs are about to skyrocket because of the current Republican bill.

You know who will suffer the most? Working class Americans that rely on the Affordable Care Act.

Senators should not let this pass. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 25d

States should never have had to make these hard choices because the federal healthcare funding cuts should never have happened. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding

The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Heal...

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 26d

Congress should not pass a government funding extension without eliminating the cuts on healthcare. It’s that simple. abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...

Democrats set fight over health care as possible government shutdown looms

They say they want Medicaid cuts restored and Obamacare subsidies extended.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 26d

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Leadership matters, people matter. And I’m not giving up on either.

When my 13-year-old ran in crying because she accidentally saw footage of the shooting, it hit me viscerally.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 27d

Another day, another rural hospital at risk of shutting down because of the budget bill. Congress can reverse these horrific impacts ahead of the September 30th funding deadline. Make it happen. www.wtoc.com/2025/08/18/l...

Local rural hospital losing millions of dollars following cuts from One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock visited Evans Memorial and looked at not only their new services, but services they will be forced to cut due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 Major changes are coming to SNAP/CalFresh that will impact millions of families - and there's a lot of misinformation about how these programs actually work.

Take a listen - this affects all of us: www.kqed.org/forum/201010...

Trump Cuts to SNAP Program Threaten to Increase Hunger Locally, Nationwide | KQED

We’ll talk about the impacts of Trump’s budget decision on those in need as well as the grocers and food banks that help provide food to SNAP recipients.

www.kqed.org

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Sep 11

When you come from rural America (as I did), you know how devastating this is. This isn’t the first, won’t be the last - unless we do something. calmatters.org/health/2025/...

‘Heartbreaking’ rural hospital closure leaves California county without an ER

Congressman Doug LaMalfa says he's trying to help stave off Glenn Medical Center's closure, which will put 150 people out of work.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Sep 9

We will do whatever we can to help at Code for America because we don’t want people to hurt.

But no one will be celebrating these cuts once implemented.

Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Sep 9

Every state, Red or Blue, recognizes that people will be hurt.

Arkansas is asking for waiver, Ohio and North Dakota didn’t want to say how many people will lose health care, and in Oklahoma churches are reaching out worried for their members. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

States face massive new costs under Trump budget cuts

Governors are already making budgetary decisions in anticipation of added costs and responsibilities they will have to take on.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Sep 8

States are facing massive budget cuts because of the "big, beautiful bill." We knew this was coming, and now it's a reality for far too many. Health insurance cuts are coming next. Sound the alarm now. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

States face massive new costs under Trump budget cuts

Governors are already making budgetary decisions in anticipation of added costs and responsibilities they will have to take on.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tariffs are actively harming America's economy. Job numbers are plummeting, costs are rising, and Americans are suffering. We do not have to accept this downward decline. Speak out. www.cnn.com/business/liv...

America’s job market flashes yet another warning sign about the economy | CNN Business

The US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2021.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 Major Medicaid/SNAP changes are coming with HR1.

3 strategies to minimize harm from Code for America: 1) Automate exemptions with existing data. 2) Start data sharing agreements now. 3) Build human-centered design from day one. Every improvement matters. #CivicTech

Three Principles for Implementing Work Requirements in a Human-Centered Way — Code for America

State agencies can adopt strategies now to reckon with the upcoming safety net changes from H.R. 1

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Sep 3

Government service delivery is at a critical juncture. But some paths can create harm. New Medicaid/SNAP work requirements could try and preserve benefits or create barriers. The difference? Human-centered design. Learn more in this talk with Federal News Network and our Code for America team.

Human-centered design could help Medicaid recipients meet new work rules—without losing coverage - Federal News Network

New federal work reporting requirements are changing how Medicaid recipients maintain their coverage. To help people navigate the system successfully, states are turning to human-centered design—an ap...

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · Aug 29

The harm created by the administration cuts is a bipartisan concern --“the numbers are not adding up...” and “The needs far exceed what the resources are going to be...".

We need every leader in every state to do speak out. alabamareflector.com/2025/08/27/t...

Trump budget bill will increase Alabama SNAP costs, say state officials | Alabama Reflector

The state faces challenges from federal funding changes and cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

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