Should sugary treats like jelly beans be off-limits for SNAP (food stamp) recipients, as proposed in a new Senate bill that ...

The state of Indiana has a very narrow definition of candy, which is used in Gov. Mike Braun's executive order. That exempts ...

Republican governors in Arkansas and Indiana moved Tuesday to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps ...

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, on April 15 said no to an Arizona bill supported by U.S. Health and Human Services ...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced nine executive orders to "Make Indiana Healthy Again" in an event with Trump administration ...

Arkansas and Indiana have both formally requested permission from the USDA to limit the purchase of soda and candy using ...

Several states, including Texas, are looking to make changes to what SNAP benefits, often known as food stamps, can be used ...

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.

Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but ...

Arkansas, Indiana and Idaho want to block low-income Americans from spending nutrition aid on candy and soda as part of the ...

In announcing plans to block food stamp purchases of soda and ... to buy hot rotisserie chicken, which is excluded from the program now under the SNAP program's longstanding ban on hot foods.

Kennedy Jr. that sought to prevent people from using their federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps) to buy soda. The bill defined soda as a ...