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Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here's why.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...
4 states aim to prevent food stamps recipients from using program to buy candy, soda
Four states have said they will try to eliminate sugary products from food stamps programs, which may affect recipients of ...
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Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP
Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but ...
Map Shows Where Soda Could Be Being Banned From SNAP Benefits
Numerous U.S. states are either considering SNAP bans on soda or have already submitted waiver requests to the USDA.
Braun's ban on SNAP for soda got attention. But people could lose benefits altogether, too
Braun signed executive orders impacting SNAP benefits in Indiana as part of a "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative announced with RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz.
Arkansas, Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food stamps program
Arkansas and Indiana on Tuesday became the first states to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow them to ban soda ...
Two States Request to Ban Soda, Candy From SNAP Benefits: What To Know
Arkansas and Indiana have both formally requested permission from the USDA to limit the purchase of soda and candy using ...
9 Things to Never Clean With Baking Soda, According to Cleaning Professionals
Avoid baking soda at all costs when it comes to cleaning your aluminum cookware, kitchen appliances, utensils, and BBQ grill ...
Arizona governor vetoes effort to ban people from using SNAP benefits to buy soda
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, on April 15 said no to an Arizona bill supported by U.S. Health and Human Services ...
USDA Is Fast-Tracking Requests to Yank Soda From Food-Stamps Program
Arkansas and Indiana are among the first states in line to add restrictions.
2 states move to ban soda, candy from food stamps
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican governors in Arkansas and Indiana moved Tuesday to ban soft drinks and candy from the ...
Three GOP states pushing to ban candy and soda from SNAP
Three GOP-led states are moving to strip unhealthy items from their food stamp programs that help low-income Americans afford groceries. Arkansas became the first state Tuesday to submit a ...