Ernst Raises a Glass to Celebrate Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Becoming Law
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) raised a glass of whole milk to celebrate theWhole Milk for Healthy Kids Actbecoming law.
The bill, cosponsored by Ernst,advancedout of the Senate late last year and will allow whole and 2% milk to be served at school meals, overturning an unnecessary Obama-era restriction.
“I’mudderlythrilled that President Trump is restoring choice for Iowa schools and supporting our Iowa dairy farmers by signing this bill into law,”said Ernst. “Now, Iowans can receive the full, nutritious benefits of whole milk and Iowa can continue leading the way in dairy production!”
Watch Senator Ernst celebratehere.
Download photoshere.
Ernst has always been a strong supporter of Iowa’s dairy farmers and hasconsistently worked to protectdairy options in Iowa schools.
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