BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, Governor Little signed House Bill 109 which bans candy and soda from the government’s food assistance program.
House Bill 109 requires a federal waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement the changes to Idaho’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program. Governor Little said his administration is committed to securing the waiver as soon as possible.
“I do recognize the complexities of defining candy and soda, but at the same time, this issue is not complex at all,” Little added. “It is actually quite simple: assistance from the government should go toward healthy foods, not foods that cause so many health problems.”
Governor Little noted the United States spends more per capita on healthcare than any other country and with worse health outcomes because of chronic diseases, stating the food we eat is at the center of the problem.
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