Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...

Arkansas and Indiana have both formally requested permission from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to limit the ...

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

Numerous U.S. states are either considering SNAP bans on soda or have already submitted waiver requests to the USDA.

The Trump administration plans to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy. Here are the states considering these new ...

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

Four states have said they will try to eliminate sugary products from food stamps programs, which may affect recipients of ...

While the exemption request is still subject to approval, currently, no state has exemptions that restrict food purchases ...

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

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have removed soda from the list of items eligible for purchase under ...

Officials in Arkansas and Indiana are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay ...

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said her goal is to improve the health of the nearly 350,000 people in her state who use ...