SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

[Talitha]

6. Not sure this is an exact comparison, but please bear with me.

My Wisconsin 5% food sales tax seems to have similar limits as what SNAP recipients are now restricted from buying... junk food. Basically, food is food, and junk food is junk food. Period.

Example: I went shopping today at the local grocery store for a few odds and ends... tomato paste, potatoes, a few boxes of tea, a beef roast and some wine.

All items were WI tax-free... except the wine, because it's not in the category of 'food'... same as soda, candy and other items that will soon be restricted by SNAP.

I understand that children deserve an occasional treat, but can't it be in the form of something like home-made Oatmeal Cookies instead of junk 'food'?

As always, JMHO and YMMV.