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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.
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.
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Three More States Join MAHA by Banning Candy and Soda From SNAP
Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins signed three new state SNAP food restriction waivers on Tuesday. The ...
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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 ...
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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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Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas approved to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits for soda, candy
Candy and sodas are coming off the menu for SNAP recipients in Arkansas, and rotisserie chickens are taking their place.
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Insight Kansas: Why did Kelly veto the SNAP candy ban?
On April 4th, Governor Kelly vetoed a bill that asked the federal government to ban the use of SNAP, commonly called food ...
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 ...
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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 ...