“Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for the soda and candy bars. Anybody can go buy that with their own money.”

Wyoming state Rep. Jacob Wasserburger, who sponsored a bill that would exclude unhealthy food items like soda and candy from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). He argues that SNAP should be used for nutritious foods, not items that contribute to health problems like obesity. (Stateline — Feb. 12, 2025)