Kim Reynolds: “Retail partners have really praised [the new SNAP approach]…”

“… taxable food items, eliminating soft drinks, candy and other taxable foods and beverages as eligible SNAP purchases and by using Iowa's sales tax exemption. It was an approach that our Retail partners have really praised [the new SNAP approach] as a simple and a practical way to ensure that SNAP purchases are healthier. More importantly, I think these changes really empower families to take charge of their health and to achieve SNAP's foundational goals of meeting their traditional needs.” (16:56–17:07)

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