Wisconsin Bill Limits SNAP Purchases of Candy, Soda
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Wisconsins new bill aims to restrict nearly 700,000 food assistance recipients from buying sugary items with their benefits, aligning with federal pressure to promote healthier choices. The measure, which could cost the state millions in penalties, sets up a demonstration project to test these limits. Lawmakers and advocates have mixed views, with some supporting the move to cut unhealthy spending and encourage fresh foods, while others worry about added burdens for struggling families. The rules would phase in over time, starting with pilot programs, and stores would need new systems to block sugary items at checkout for SNAP cards. The bill awaits the governors decision, which could start limiting purchases by next year, affecting daily shopping for many low-income households across the state.
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