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Coloradans soon won’t be able to use SNAP benefits to purchase soda

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved a waiver from Colorado seeking to exempt soda and sugary beverages from SNAP beginning in 2026.

Nebraska one of at least 12 states approved to restrict soda, candy for SNAP

At least 12 states have received federal approval to restrict recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, from using their benefits to purchase certain foods such as soda and candy.

Gov. Youngkin: Virginia 'very open' to SNAP benefit restrictions for candy and soda purchases

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he is "very open" to the idea of requesting a federal waiver to prevent SNAP benefits from being used to purchase items like candy and soda in Virginia.

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Federal waiver removing soda from SNAP benefits in West Virginia signed Monday

A federal waiver allowing West Virginia to remove soda as an entitlement under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

Louisiana to ban using SNAP for soda, candy as state embraces RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' movement

I am proud to say that Louisiana isn’t just participating in the MAHA movement," the governor said, "we are leading it.” ...

SNAP Soda Ban Proposal Gains Momentum

The proposal is still in the planning phase and would require federal approval before taking effect. If approved, it could ...

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