Governor Hobbs Vetoes Arizona Bill to Ban Soda Purchases with Food Stamps

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Arizona Bill to Ban Soda Purchases with Food Stamps

In a ruling that’s fueling outrage nationwide, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation that will make it illegal to buy soda using food stamps. The controversial bill, HB2165, was signed into law by the Republican-controlled Legislature but reached a dead end on the governor’s desk on April 15. The purpose of the bill, to its…