MAHA-style bills eye whole milk, food dye in PA schools

MAHA-style bills eye whole milk, food dye in PA schools

Republican lawmakers concerned about nutrition quality in Pennsylvania schools have introduced bills that would ban food dyes and allow whole milk, changes they argue will improve student health. Similar legislation introduced in recent sessions did not advance, but one sponsor of the latest measures told Spotlight PA she thinks growing public concerns about processed food can help the bills pass. Improving child nutrition has become a GOP plank…

Food Dye Ban, Whole Milk in Schools Part of Pa. Republicans’ MAHA Push

This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Republican lawmakers concerned about nutrition quality in Pennsylvania schools have introduced bills that would ban food dyes and allow whole milk, changes they argue will improve student health. Similar legislation introduced in recent sessions di…