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2 states move to ban use of food stamps to buy sodas, candy

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" movement.

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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 the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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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 and candy from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps.

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Before that, he talked exclusively to CBS News Chicago. Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, ...

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San Joaquin Valley residents have the most to lose with planned federal cuts to food stamps

San Joaquin Valley residents already bracing for possible federal cuts to Medicaid could be hit with a one-two punch as ...

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Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking them

For some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food ...

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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.

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Trump and Sanders move to restrict junk food purchases with food stamps but allow rotisserie chicken

Sanders makes a move to open up one hot food to SNAP recipients, while banning food assistance from covering junk food.

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America's Looming Food Bank Crisis

U.S. food banks, which helped feed an estimated 50 million people in 2023, are staring down the barrel of SNAP benefit changes.

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May 2025 SNAP Payment Schedule by State Released

Check the SNAP payment schedule for May 2025. Find out when your EBT card will be refilled in every state and learn about the ...

Ohio Sen. Jon Husted wants to ban junk food from being purchased with SNAP benefits

The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts from being bought with SNAP benefits.

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