US Edition'Welcome MAHA': Gov. Little signs bill banning candy, soda from SNAP
- Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 109 into law on Tuesday, banning candy and soda purchases from SNAP.
- This action aligns with Trump's 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign, aiming for a healthier population through SNAP restrictions.
- The new law requires a federal waiver for SNAP changes, with Little's team committed to securing approval quickly.
- Little stated, "I do recognize the complexities of defining candy and soda," but believes the issue is not complex.
- Critics like Dawn Pierce view the legislation as misleading, while HHS Secretary Kennedy praised it and the MAHA movement.
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Dothan EagleProposed Alabama bill would ban buying soda with food stamps
An Alabama lawmaker has filed a bill, HB579, that would ban the purchase of soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, the legislation would require the Department of Human Resources to annually request a waiver from the federal government to exclude soda from SNAP until the waiver is approved.
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