Colorado became the first blue state to have its federal waiver approved limiting the purchase of soda and sugary beverages under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Hill reported. 

Colorado was one of six states — joining West Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas — on Tuesday to amend the definition of food that can be covered under SNAP. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed the waivers.

“Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the nation and has the lowest obesity rate of any state. Sadly, even Colorado’s lowest obesity rate of 24.9% is too high, and endangers and shortens the lives of too many Coloradans,” Colorado Democrat Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement. “Today’s waiver is a big step towards improving the health of Coloradans, and reducing obesity rates, diabetes, and tooth decay. … [T]his waiver will help to ensure that more Coloradans participating in SNAP have access to healthy foods.”

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