Tennessee will become the first state to provide families with baby diapers
Tennessee will become the first state to provide families with baby diapers, and let me tell you, it’s a surprising and somewhat unexpected move coming from a state known for its conservative values. The announcement that the state’s Medicaid program will start covering 100 diapers a month for newborns, infants, and 1-year-olds is definitely a step in the right direction, but it also raises some interesting questions and observations.
It’s hard to ignore the irony in a state that has some of the lowest tax burdens in the country, suddenly embracing a social program like providing diapers for families in need.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker