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Boise, Idaho ~ Boise, Idaho - In a move to promote healthier choices and combat the growing issue of childhood chronic diseases, Governor Brad Little of Idaho signed House Bill 109 today. The bill, which was championed by the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, bans candy and soda from being purchased with government food assistance programs.
The signing of this bill was met with praise from both U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Secretary Kennedy commended Governor Little for his leadership and commitment to the MAHA movement, stating that it is an act of patriotism to take care of ourselves and each other.
Secretary Rollins also expressed her enthusiasm for more states joining the MAHA movement and submitting demonstration projects to promote healthier choices in SNAP purchasing. She praised Governor Little as a true partner to the USDA and looks forward to working together on ways to use SNAP to improve health outcomes for Americans while also making better use of taxpayer dollars.
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House Bill 109 requires a federal waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in order to implement the changes to Idaho's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Governor Little has stated that his administration is committed to securing this waiver as quickly as possible.
While acknowledging the complexities in defining candy and soda, Governor Little emphasized that this issue is not complex at all. He stated that it is a simple concept - government assistance should go towards healthy foods rather than those that contribute to health problems.
Governor Little also highlighted the alarming fact that America spends more per capita on healthcare than any other country, yet has worse health outcomes due to chronic diseases. He believes that the food we eat plays a significant role in this issue.
With Idaho now joining other states in implementing changes to their SNAP program, it is clear that there is a growing recognition of the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and reducing the prevalence of chronic diseases. The MAHA movement continues to gain momentum, with the hope of creating a healthier and stronger nation for future generations.
The signing of this bill was met with praise from both U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Secretary Kennedy commended Governor Little for his leadership and commitment to the MAHA movement, stating that it is an act of patriotism to take care of ourselves and each other.
Secretary Rollins also expressed her enthusiasm for more states joining the MAHA movement and submitting demonstration projects to promote healthier choices in SNAP purchasing. She praised Governor Little as a true partner to the USDA and looks forward to working together on ways to use SNAP to improve health outcomes for Americans while also making better use of taxpayer dollars.
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House Bill 109 requires a federal waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in order to implement the changes to Idaho's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Governor Little has stated that his administration is committed to securing this waiver as quickly as possible.
While acknowledging the complexities in defining candy and soda, Governor Little emphasized that this issue is not complex at all. He stated that it is a simple concept - government assistance should go towards healthy foods rather than those that contribute to health problems.
Governor Little also highlighted the alarming fact that America spends more per capita on healthcare than any other country, yet has worse health outcomes due to chronic diseases. He believes that the food we eat plays a significant role in this issue.
With Idaho now joining other states in implementing changes to their SNAP program, it is clear that there is a growing recognition of the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and reducing the prevalence of chronic diseases. The MAHA movement continues to gain momentum, with the hope of creating a healthier and stronger nation for future generations.
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