Tag: SNAP restrictions

Commentary: Government Shouldn’t Tell Parents How to Feed Their Kids

Star News Contributor
Grocery shopper

As a mother, I know how hard it is to put food on the table. Every grocery trip is a careful balancing act — finding nutritious meals my kids will eat, staying within budget, and, yes, sometimes allowing a small treat. I don’t rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but I know families who do. They are hardworking parents, veterans, and seniors doing their best to make ends meet. The last thing they need is the government micromanaging what they put in their grocery carts.

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Commentary: Tennessee’s SNAP Restrictions Are a Solution in Search of a Problem

Star News Contributor

Tennessee lawmakers are once again trying to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. SB1154/HB1236, the so-called “Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act,” is a misguided attempt to restrict what low-income families can purchase with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. While proponents claim these restrictions will promote healthier eating, they will instead create unnecessary bureaucracy, burden local businesses, and further limit food access for families already struggling to make ends meet.

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