Ryan Skukowski

Policy Analyst, Propel

Ryan Skukowski is a policy analyst at Propel where he analyzes survey data from app users and tracks updates to public benefits policy. Prior to Propel, Ryan served as broadband policy director for Benefits Data Trust and led compliance reviews of Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). He also served as a policy analyst for the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, advising members of Congress and their staff on issues related to telecommunications and consumer protection. Ryan lives in Washington, D.C., where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from American University.

Articles by Ryan Skukowski

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SNAP

Can you buy soda with SNAP?

April 15th, 2025
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Survey

February 2025 Pulse Survey

March 25th, 2025
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Summer EBT

How to check your Summer EBT balance

May 7th, 2025
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SNAP

How to get discounted internet with SNAP benefits

April 18th, 2025
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A woman and child go grocery shopping together against a purple background
Summer EBT

What is Summer EBT and who qualifies?

April 30th, 2025
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A woman looks concerned as she looks at her phone against a red background. SNAP recipients may have questions about new changes to the program.
SNAP

SNAP changes FAQs: What you need to know

August 21st, 2025
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A parent and child shop for food with SNAP benefits. The "Big Beautiful Bill" doesn't restrict what you can buy, but some states are planning bans on junk food.
SNAP

Does the "Big Beautiful Bill" change what foods you can buy with SNAP?

July 16th, 2025
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A stack of documents against a red background. New SNAP changes from the "Big Beautiful Bill" may affect Americans' ability to get health care.
Healthcare

Medicaid cuts explained: What the “Big Beautiful Bill” means for Medicaid recipients

July 14th, 2025
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How to apply for Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)

July 31st, 2024
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Free/low-cost

Cómo obtener una tableta gratis con EBT a través de Lifeline

February 21st, 2025
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An image of the U.S. Capitol building against a red background. On July 3 Republican lawmakers passed legislation that will cut SNAP and Medicaid.
SNAP

Are there cuts to SNAP? What the “Big Beautiful Bill” means for food stamps

July 3rd, 2025
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Free/low-cost

How to get a free tablet with EBT through Lifeline

February 21st, 2025
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A stack of documents against a red background. New SNAP changes from the "Big Beautiful Bill" may affect Americans' ability to get health care.
Healthcare

Explicación de los recortes a Medicaid: qué significa el “Big Beautiful Bill” para los beneficiarios de Medicaid

July 14th, 2025
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Stylized illustration of the Propel logo, a circular logo with a leaf on top, resembling a fruit, placed against a colored background with a black line curving through.

Guide to Summer EBT 2025: Deposit dates by state, eligibility and more

April 8th, 2024
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SNAP

SNAP work requirements in 2025: What you need to know

June 18th, 2025
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Survey

May 2025 Pulse Survey

June 2nd, 2025
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Summer EBT

Is P-EBT the same as Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)?

May 2nd, 2025
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SNAP

¿Habrá recortes al SNAP? Qué significa el “Big Beautiful Bill” para los cupones de alimentos

July 7th, 2025
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