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Once the ban on candy and soda purchases with SNAP benefits goes into effect, not all candy will be banned. That's because of ...
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.
Brooke Rollins, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed Indiana's waiver Friday banning sugary soft drinks ...
Hoosiers will no longer be allowed to purchase candy and soda using taxpayer-funded food assistance, making Indiana the first ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Indiana’s ban on “sugary sodas” and candy from the state’s Supplemental ...
SNAP recipients in Iowa will soon be barred from using their benefits to purchase soda, candy and other items.The United ...
Iowans will be banned from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars to buy certain types of food beginning in ...
SNAP recipients would not be able to buy candy, soda, seeds and other products subject to sales tax under Kim Reynolds' ...
In a letter to the USDA, Gov. Abbott has asked for the department to forbid purchases of unhealthy foods under SNAP benefits.
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.
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.