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Texas Senate passes bill to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits
A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the ...
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There’s a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it’s complex
Efforts to keep junk foods from being paid for by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are increasing at the ...
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SNAP Ban on Soda Could Be Headed for Another State
Louisiana has become the latest state to consider banning unhealthy drinks from being purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP ... purchase of 'junk food' is recommended." ...
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Mexico bans junk food in schools: Will the US follow suit?
Inside Mexico’s junk food ban Mexico has one of the highest rates ... I would say that we need to really change policy is the SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) program and food ...
Texas SNAP reform: How new rules could change your grocery list
The Texas Senate passed a bill restricting SNAP benefits from buying junk food like soda and candy. It now heads to the House ...
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Louisiana aims to ban soda for SNAP recipients as Landry wants to 'lead the way' in health movement
Louisiana is preparing to join a national effort bubbling up to ban soft drink purchases under SNAP, the federal food assistance ... John Bel Edwards' proposal to add the COVID-19 vaccine to ...
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Texas Lawmakers Closer To Banning Using SNAP Benefits To Purchase Junk Food and Soda
The Texas Senate has voted to ban food stamp recipients from purchasing junk food and soda. The vote came this week on Senate Bill 379 and passed overwhelmingly 22-8. The bill would ban food stamp ...