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MAHA State Policies
Across the country, states are enacting bold new policies into law to Make America Healthy Again. Explore the full list of policies to see the impact of MAHA nationwide or select your state to learn how change is happening in your community.
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Indiana
EO 25-52 - Promote Employment
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunCurrently, two-thirds of SNAP recipients who are able to work are not working. Indiana will assign them to its Employment and Training program and ensure the program achieves meaningful outcomes for participants.
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Indiana
EO 25-53 - Making SNAP More Accurate and Accountable
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunIndiana is reinstating income and asset verification to ensure SNAP applicants qualify, protecting funds for those most in need.
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Idaho
HB 109 - SNAP Waiver
Signed on by Governor Brad LittleGovernor Brad Little signed House Bill 109, which aims to prohibit candy and soda from Idaho’s food assistance program. On June 10, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Idaho’s waiver request to implement this prohibition.
Sponsors:Sen. Ben Toews (R), Rep. Jordan Redman (R), Sen. Cindy Carlson (R), Sen. Daniel Foreman (R), Sen. Todd Lakey (R), Sen. Brandon Shippy (R), Sen. Tammy Nichols (R)
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Indiana
EO 25-59 - Promoting the Health and Wellness of Students
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunThe Indiana Secretary of Education will create programs and recommendations to help students stay active, eat nutritious food, learn through enterprise, and use technology responsibly.
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Indiana
EO 25-58 - Increasing Access to Local Foods
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunIndiana will explore ways to help people learn about and access locally grown and nutritious produce, meat, and dairy.