The trouble with water discounts

In this podcast episode, Manny Teodoro presents his innovative SNAP solution, which aims to address the water rate issue by linking low-income individuals with water bill discounts available through government programs. Although it showed promise in Jackson, Mississippi, the proposal faced major legal hurdles from the federal government related to privacy and data sharing, putting both SNAP participation and crucial benefits for residents at risk. The conversation sheds light on the complex social ramifications of policy-making, offering insights from those affected and raising important questions about privacy and access to public utility services.