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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.
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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 ...
Say goodbye to buying soda with food stamps: Which other states are close to approving the ban?
Several Republican-led states have begun implementing restrictions on the purchase of soft drinks and candy with food stamps.
The Texas Tribune on MSN9d
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 ...
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 ...
The Daily Signal2d
Arkansas Ends Food Stamps for Junk Food
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins authorizes Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to ban buying candy and soft drinks with ...
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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 ...