SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski wants state employees to eat more healthful foods.
Fat chance.
Snickers is the No. 1 seller in state vending machines, and The Oregonian newspaper reports the governor met resistance when managers of the machines, snack stands and cafeterias in state buildings were told he wants healthier offerings to encourage trimmer waistlines and lower medical bills.
The paper reported that state workers were unhappy, and a manager in the state’s blind vendors program said the move could be a business disaster.
On Wednesday, the governor’s staff said it would look for more advice and comment. Spokeswoman Anna Richter Taylor said the governor doesn’t want to take away people’s french fries: He just wants to give them the option of carrots.
