Food Dyes, Vaccines, and State Power
January 13, 2026
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6 min
West Virginia legislator Adam Burkhammer sponsored a bill to ban synthetic food dyes after witnessing positive behavior changes in his foster children following a dye-free diet. This initiative marked West Virginia as the first state to enact such a law, reflecting a growing national movement to restrict synthetic dyes, with over 75 related bills proposed in 37 states in 2025. The broader 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda, supported by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims for substantial changes, including restrictions on food and health policies amid bipartisan support.
1. Adam Burkhammer sponsored a bill to ban synthetic food dyes. 2. West Virginia becomes the first state to implement this ban. 3. The initiative was inspired by positive changes in Burkhammer's foster children after removing these dyes. 4. A shift towards regulating synthetic dyes is seen in multiple states. 5. The 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda includes various health policy changes. 6. Bipartisan support is noted for these new health initiatives. 7. Food companies are pledging to eliminate certain artificial dyes.
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