The Trump administration has signed off on Gov. Mike Braun's plan to restrict food-stamp recipients in Indiana from using ...

Hoosiers will no longer be allowed to purchase candy and soda using taxpayer-funded food assistance, making Indiana the first ...

Experts who study the SNAP program previously have said they expect SNAP recipients to buy soda and candy at normal rates, even with the ban in place.

The governor's office says children on SNAP benefits consume 43% more soft drinks than non-SNAP recipients on similar incomes ...

Brooke Rollins, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed Indiana's waiver Friday banning sugary soft drinks ...

Iowans will be banned from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars to buy certain types of food beginning in ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Indiana’s ban on “sugary sodas” and candy from the state’s Supplemental ...

SNAP recipients would not be able to buy candy, soda, seeds and other products subject to sales tax under Kim Reynolds' ...

Kansas is closer to banning SNAP benefits from buying candy and soda pop after DCF submitted a waiver to USDA, which just granted one to Nebraska.

Indiana will restrict SNAP recipients from purchasing candy and soda starting in January. Opponents argue the ban will increase administrative costs without significantly changing behavior.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds seeks USDA waiver to restrict SNAP purchases of candy, soda, and other items. Reynolds aims to promote healthier choices and address rising obesity and cancer rates.