Welfare unrest in Wisconsin has come under fire by both Republicans and Democrats. Wisconsin has had a long history of making strict regulations on foods, reported the Huffington Post. Recent legislation approved by the Wisconsin State Assembly has caught the attention of congress and is now remaining a salient issue. One proposed regulation would restrict grocery purchases to a list of state-approved goods. Another would mandate drug screening for people seeking public assistance.
Cosponsors such as Representative Scott Allen, assert that “We as a country are spending a fortune on healthcare costs for largely preventable diseases, and a lot of that relates to our habits as people.” When passed, the bill would allow for its recipients a health program that restricts two-thirds of their diet to “healthy” foods. Representative Andy Jorgense voted against the bill, claiming that “They don’t want you looking at their dumpster-fire of a budget, they want you paying attention to this.” Governor Scott Walker recently proposed $127 million in cuts from Wisconsin’s k-12 education funds.
As some see this bill to be a major improvement in Wisconsin, several members of the state’s legislature oppose the bill for its costly aspects and complex interference with federal law. The Midwest Food Processors Association has said they are entirely opposed to what the bill calls for.
