Earlier this month, Sen. Sydney Davis and Rep. Taylor Rehfeldt announced legislation to reform SNAP by restricting the purchase of sugary drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
A news release the pair issued at the time stated, “currently, a growing number of both Republican and Democratic-led states are stepping up to reform SNAP.”
Some might think the government shouldn’t pay for sugary drinks. I understand that initial reaction. But let’s dig a little deeper.
