Wisconsin Republicans want to restrict what people can buy with food stamps

‘A Bill has been passed by Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin which could force those on food stamps to buy two thirds of their food from a restricted list, excluding luxury items.

The list of permitted items includes beef, pork, poultry, potatoes, dairy products and foodstuffs available under the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program.

People on the food stamps programme (FoodShare) would also no longer be allowed to purchase crab, lobster or other shellfish, according to the Journal Sentinel.’

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