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Government Bans SNAP Recipients From Buying Soda And Candy In 3 States
Idaho, Arkansas, and Utah are now allowed to ban the purchase of soda, sugary drinks, and junk food under SNAP benefits.
Trump admin approves waivers for 3 states to ban soda, other junk food from public food programs
Three states received federal waivers to prohibit participants in food assistance programs from buying junk food, bringing the total to six states reforming their food stamp programs.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approves Arkansas plan to remove some unhealthy food from SNAP
THOSE ITEMS ARE AND HOW THIS COULD IMPACT THOSE WHO RECEIVE SNAP BENEFITS. ACCORDING TO THAT WAIVER SENT OUT BY GOVERNOR ...
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Kansas Republicans want to ban candy and soda from SNAP, but it might not help people eat healthier
Kansas lawmakers inserted language in the state budget that would restrict what food benefit recipients can buy. Critics say ...
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Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases
Buoyed by the Trump administration's willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk ...
U.S. approves Arkansas’ request to ban food stamp purchases of soda, candy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday approved Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' request for a waiver banning the use of ...