29 Apr 2026

Iowa Senate Sends SNAP Restrictions, Over-the-Counter Ivermectin to Governor: Governor’s "MAHA" Bill Adds New Nutrition, Physical Education Requirements for Public Schools

By Robin Opsahl

The Iowa Senate sent Governor Kim Reynolds’ “Make America Healthy Again” legislation to her desk on April 27, a package that includes SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin, and several school health and nutrition policies.

14 Feb 2025

Ernst, Feenstra Introduce Bills to Curb SNAP Payment Errors: Local Food-Security Advocates Say It Would Complicate Application Process

By Cami Koons

Senator Joni Ernst and Representative Randy Feenstra, both Republicans from Iowa, introduced matching bills aimed at reducing overpayments made to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, but Iowa advocates say the bills won’t be effective at reducing payment errors.

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