DES MOINES, April 27 -- The Office of the Governor issued the following news release:

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement after the Iowa House and Senate passed House File 2676, Iowa's MAHA bill:



"I'm grateful to the House and Senate for passingIowa's MAHA billwhich takes common sense steps to improvehealthand well-beingforIowansof all ages," Governor Reynoldssaid. "Foodassistanceprograms willnowemphasizenutrition.School lunches willeliminatecertain unhealthydyes and additives.Doctorswillbenefitfrom evidence-based nutrition courses and, in turn,support better patienteducation,engagement,and healthier outcomes.Andwe'llincrease access to behavioral health care by allowing psychologists licensed in other states to p...