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2 States Request to Ban Soda, Candy From SNAP Benefits

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.

The Hill on MSN · 2d

Three GOP states pushing to ban candy and soda from SNAP

Three GOP-led states are moving to strip unhealthy items from their food stamp programs that help low-income Americans afford groceries. Arkansas became the first state Tuesday to submit a

magicvalley.com · 2d

Idaho bans soda and candy from SNAP food stamp program

Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill that bans food stamp recipients from using their SNAP benefits to buy soda and candy in Idaho. The new law goes into effect July 1. Little praised the Make America Healthy Again movement,

East Idaho News on MSN2d

Idaho governor approves candy, soda SNAP ban bill

Idaho will try to ban a food assistance program from covering candy and soda. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law House ...

KLEW-TV on MSN2d

Idaho governor signs bill banning soda, candy purchases with SNAP benefits

Gov. Brad Little has signed House bill 109 into law, banning candy and soda from being purchased with SNAP benefits.

KIVI-TV2d

Idaho removes soda and candy from SNAP program

Governor Brad Little says Idaho is committed to "Making America Healthy Again" by removing soda and candy from the SNAP ...

Coeur d'Alene Press2d

House Bill 109 directs Idaho to submit waiver to federal USDA for approval as part of RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law House Bill 109, which requires the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to seek ...

The Idaho Press2dOpinion

Guest commentary: Why we sponsored Idaho’s bill to make SNAP healthier

Nearly one third of Idaho’s residents meet the medical definition of obese — and this figure has grown by 50% over the last ...

Missoula Current17d

Idaho approves ban on SNAP coverage for candy, soda

House Bill 109 would require the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to seek federal approval to exclude candy and soda from foods eligible for coverage by the federal Supplemental Nutrition ...

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