Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 109 this week, prohibiting the purchase of candy and soda through Idaho’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill, Little says, reflects the state’s commitment to the Make America Healthy Again movement, backed by the Trump administration.
Governor Little emphasized the importance of nutrition and exercise in health. “Idaho welcomes the MAHA movement. It’s about improving nutrition and increasing exercise,” said Little. “Secretary Kennedy said it so well: we need to take better care of ourselves and each other. He said it is an act of patriotism, and the future of our nation depends on it. Idaho couldn’t agree more.”
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