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County warns HR 1 and state shifts could force CalFresh cuts unless local dollars are added

Yolo County / City of Davis 2x2 · January 16, 2026
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Summary

County staff told the 2x2 that federal and state changes to CalFresh administration could shift substantial administrative costs to counties; without local supplementation, the county could lose service to roughly 8,000 clients from an estimated 28,000–30,000 served, while $1 million per year could preserve current reach and $2.2–2.4 million could expand enrollment.

County staff (unnamed) told the Yolo County–City of Davis 2x2 that recent federal activity around the HR 1 spending bill and state budget dynamics tied to the MHSA-to-BHSA transition may shift CalFresh administrative costs toward states and counties. The staff member said the county serves about 28,000–30,000 residents on…

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