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Union reps say food dye ban, SNAP changes could lead to layoffs

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Union leaders expect layoffs following the new bill banning food dyes passed by the West Virginia state legislature on March 24.

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Reform Austin

Texas Senate Advances Bill to Restrict SNAP Purchases, Sparking Debate on Food Access- Reform Austin

A bill that encourages food stamp restriction in Texas advances to the state’s House for deliberation after the proposal was passed by the Senate. Senate Bill 379 is a Texas proposal aimed at restricting the use of SNAP (food stamp) benefits to purchase certain “junk” foods. The bill would prevent SNAP dollars from being used to buy items like soda, chips, and candy—products that are widely seen as unhealthy and lacking in nutritional value. Al…

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Change.org

Let’s Ban Harmful Dyes & Preservatives in Foods & School Lunches in Pennsylvania

Let’s ban these harmful dyes and preservatives in our food and school lunches! Harmful dyes and preservatives such as red dyes No. 3 and No. 40, yellow dyes No. 5 and No. 6, blue dyes No. 1 and No. 2, green dye No. 3, butylated hydroxyanisole, and propylparaben present public health risks. Our neighboring state, West Virginia, has recently recognized this risk and passed legislation to ban these s

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