Alabama Lawmakers Push to Ban Junk Food with SNAP

0:00Reporting from the Daily News Now, I'm Corey with the latest in Birmingham. Alabama lawmakers are pushing to block John Food purchases with SNAP benefits. Stay representative Reed Ingram from Pike Road wants to stop people from using the program for items like soda, candy, and chewing gum. He says SNAP should focus on healthy options like fruits and vegetables to promote better nutrition. In a recent radio interview, Ingram stressed that these treats count as luxuries, not essentials. He pointed out the program's goal is to help people stay healthy, especially since many recipients come from families with long histories of poor, eating habits and health issues. Ingram shared observations from grocery stores where some shoppers feel carts with sweets instead of produce. He believes this contributes to widespread health problems across the state and calls for reforms to encourage better choices without overly. Controlling personal decisions. The Alabama Senate recently approved a bill from Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur. It directs the Department of Human Resources to seek a waiver from the U.S. Department of

1:02Agriculture to exclude candy and soda from SNAP eligible. Foods. Now the House is reviewing the measure. If approved and the waiver granted, SNAP users in Alabama could no longer buy those items aiming to shift spending toward more nutritious groceries. This CNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. From travel miles to fine piece, I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.