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Arizona Republic: Advocates: Arizona taxpayers are subsidizing junk foods

More children are getting fat from cheap junk foods whose key ingredients are subsidized by millions of dollars in taxes paid by residents in Arizona and across the country, the Arizona Public Interest Research Group alleged Wednesday.

Report | Arizona PIRG Education Fund | Food, Tax

Apples to Twinkies

America is facing an obesity epidemic – one that’s hitting children especially hard. The rise in childhood obesity has many causes, but one of the most important is the increased prevalence of high-fat, heavily sweetened junk food.  And shockingly, American taxpayers are spending billions to subsidize junk food ingredients, making the problem worse.

News Release | Arizona PIRG Education Fund | Tax

New Report: Subsidies Pay for 19 Twinkies per Arizona Taxpayer

Federal subsidies for commodity crops are also subsidizing junk food additives like high fructose corn syrup, enough to pay for 19 Twinkies per Arizona taxpayer every year, according to Apples to Twinkies.

News Release | Arizona PIRG | Tax

Arizona PIRG Applauds Bill to Cut Subsidies that Contribute to Obesity

Statement of Arizona PIRG Public Interest Advocate Serena Unrein on the introduction of the Reducing the Deficit through Eliminating Agriculture Direct Payment Subsidies (REAPS) Act.

News Release | Arizona PIRG | Tax

U.S. House Committee Approves Cut to Agriculture Subsidies

U.S. Representative Flake’s (Mesa) amendment is a good step forward for our children’s health and our nation’s fiscal health.

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