Commentary: More Bureaucracy, Red Tape on Food Not What Doctor Ordered — Ross Marchand

Marchand: Need to try again

The Trump administration is laudably committed to rooting out waste across the federal government and axing large and ineffective programs. There are some early encouraging signs that the Food and Drug Administration will reduce spending and needless red tape in…

Commentary: More bureaucracy, red tape on food not what doctor ordered — Ross Marchand

Banning the use of SNAP to buy unhealthy foods may seem like a good idea — but the government has a terrible track record in dictating healthy diets.

Legislation Prohibiting Soda and Candy Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Heads to Governor's Desk

The House and Senate have approved the measure's final language. The post Legislation Prohibiting Soda and Candy Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Heads to Governor’s Desk appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Feds approve Indiana ban on soda, candy from SNAP

Hoosiers will no longer be allowed to purchase candy and soda using taxpayer-funded food assistance, making Indiana the first state to receive a federal waiver for the restriction. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins signed off on Indiana’s request this week, according to a Friday news release from Gov. Mike Braun’s office. The […]