RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here's what to expect in 2026.
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Key Points:
- West Virginia became the first state to ban seven synthetic food dyes in all food products, following legislation sponsored by Republican Adam Burkhammer, inspired by his foster child's behavioral improvements after removing such dyes from their diet.
- In 2025, approximately 75 bills targeting food dyes were introduced across 37 states, reflecting a broader "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda promoted by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which has gained bipartisan support at the state level.
- Several states have enacted laws requiring warning labels or banning certain synthetic dyes in schools, with major food companies like Nestle, Hershey, and PepsiCo committing to reduce or eliminate artificial color additives by 2027.
- The MAHA agenda also
