Colorado's Soda Ban Paused, SNAP Limits in Limbo
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Colorados SNAP Soda Ban on Hold: Lawsuit Challenges Federal Waivers
A lawsuit has paused Colorados plan to block SNAP benefits from buying most soft drinks. The states Governor, Jared Polis, is crafting an executive order to cut state soda buys. The lawsuit, filed by five individuals, claims the U.S. Department of Agriculture skipped proper steps in approving waivers for twenty-two states to limit sodas and candy. The state human services board delayed a final vote on the SNAP waiver, aiming for reforms that dont target low-income families. The Colorado Medical Society supports the ban to fight chronic diseases like type two diabetes, while anti-hunger groups worry about confusion and stigma. The states department head, Michelle Barnes, revealed that Poliss order aims to make state government lead by example, ditching sugary drinks and booze from state spending. The outcome hangs on court rulings, with no quick cash savings for Colorado.
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