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ABC17NEWS · 14h

Missouri bill would ban purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits

A bill sponsored by Rep. Jamie Gragg (R-Ozark) would prevent Missourians using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from buying soda and candy with their benefits.

Southeast Missourian · 21h

Ban on use of food stamps for candy, soda debated by Missouri lawmakers

Missouri lawmakers debate a bill to ban SNAP recipients from buying candy and soda, aiming to promote healthier food choices. Critics argue it limits freedom and could lead to broader food restrictions.

The Spokesman-Review · 2d

Idaho House narrowly passes bill to ban SNAP coverage for candy, soda

The Idaho House narrowly passed a bill to ban a nutritional assistance program formerly known as food stamps from covering candy and soda.

ABC17NEWS · 4h

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should soda and candy be banned from the SNAP program?

A Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill that would make sweetened drinks and candies unavailable under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called food stamps. SNAP benefits help low-income people -- the majority women and children -- afford to buy food.

Just The News2d

Republicans divided over banning purchase of soft drinks with food stamps

Two bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives to eliminate soda from the list of items that may be bought ...

17hOpinion

Commentary: Can a new 'national nanny' make America healthy again?

Proposed SNAP reforms will fatten pockets of lobbyists, federal office-seekers, their consultants and advisers, but likely ...

Anchorage Daily News12h

Food and cash assistance for needy Alaskans caught up in ongoing backlog amid staffing shortage

Gov. Mike Dunleavy cut more than 100 positions from the Division of Public Assistance in 2021. Since then, aid backlogs have ...

Disaster SNAP benefits approved for Kentuckians impacted by severe weather

Residents of or those employed in 14 counties may apply for emergency food assistance through Disaster SNAP (Supplemental ...

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SNAP fraud suspect allegedly used victims' benefits for bulk purchases in York County

Ciuciu, 30, is accused of stealing SNAP benefits from 17 victims and spending the money on bulk items in York and Baltimore.

1don MSN

Committee supports removing candy, soft drinks from SNAP benefits

The Tennessee House Health Committee voted Tuesday to remove soft drinks and candy from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

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The Salem Pantry Offers Free SNAP Enrollment Assistance

The Salem Pantry provides personalized support to help individuals and families navigate the application process and secure ...

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Texas woman allegedly stole thousands in SNAP funds from Cumberland, Dauphin residents

A Texas woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds from 17 people in ...

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Hawaii is scrambling to fix SNAP food program following $11M fine for errors

Hawaiʻi has been fined nearly $11 million by the federal government after its payment error rate for the Supplemental ...

The Gazette1dOpinion

Stop ‘fixing’ Iowa food assistance

Iowa House Health and Human Services Subcommittee members Reps. Shannon Lundgren, Carter Nordman and Rob Johnson discuss a ...

EcoPortal.net4h

SNAP payments March schedule — New payments being sent in few days

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits of $586 are going out in the US in March 2025 and you can find the ...

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