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SNAP lawsuit

Colorado, along with 21 other states, sued the federal government to stop the restriction of SNAP benefits for some green card holders. Shortly after SNAP benefits were restored following the government shutdown, the states began fighting guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that labels some groups of legal immigrants as ineligible for food assistance, including refugees, asylum recipients and others admitted under humanitarian protection programs.

Human services workload

Federal legislation bringing changes to food assistance programs and Medicaid could put more pressure on the Summit County government, which administers those federal programs in the county. County staff estimated the human services department’s workload will increase by about 3.6 employees and recommended funding two additional full-time positions to help with the work.

Tariff impacts

Colorado businesses face mounting headwinds amid a suite of tariffs enacted this year, with concerns about elevated costs, supply chain disruptions and consumer backlash. The study examines the impact of tariffs to levy taxes on goods purchased from other countries. The agriculture industry is particularly hard hit with the tariffs coinciding with already rising costs on fertilizer (up 37%), seed (up 18%), fuel and oil (up 32%) and labor (up almost 50%) since 2020 — leading to an increase in food prices. 

Events

• Dec. 12-13: A Book and Bake sale is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Summit County Community and Senior Center. 
• Dec. 13: A free bilingual Christmas ornament workshop is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Art Spot Silverthorne Makerspace in Silverthorne. 
• Dec. 13: A North Pole Party with crafts and Santa is from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Branch Library in Silverthorne. 
• Dec. 18: MD Cerebra is from 5-8 p.m. at Silverthorne Pavilion. The holiday event includes food, entertainment, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $5.