State Representative Jullie Calley who represents Barry County cosponsored legislation to prohibit local governments from imposing taxes on the manufacture, distribution and sale of food and beverages.
Calley pointed out that purchasing groceries can represent a large portion of a family's monthly budget.
Calley said, "Our house bill prevents local communities from placing an undue burden on families and farmers.
Taxes on groceries would have a tremendously negitive impact on families who are living from paycheck to paycheck and seniors living on fixed incomes."