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Map shows states considering soda SNAP benefits ban

Newsweek on MSN · 2h

Map shows states considering soda SNAP benefits ban as USDA approves plan

Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and energy drinks, and governors in several other states have submitted waivers to the federal government to implement similar restrictions.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

Nebraska First State to Ban Soda, Energy Drinks From SNAP Program

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Nebraska becomes first state approved to ban soda purchases with food stamps

USDA approves Nebraska's waiver to exclude soda and energy drinks from purchase with food stamps, sparking debate on nutrition and food insecurity solutions.

Econostrum on MSN14h

Idaho Moves Forward With Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Candy

Idaho recently moved to reshape its approach to federal food assistance by submitting a waiver request to the U.S. Department ...

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'Farmers and ranchers first': US secretary of agriculture visits Nebraska, announces new SNAP pilot program

Nebraska is the first state in the country to sign onto the U.S. secretary of agriculture's new pilot program for SNAP ...

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Abbott wants to stop allowing federal benefits in Texas to be spent on unhealthy food

Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to ...

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Florida group is chipping away at public food, health benefits a state at a time

Healthy food itself isn’t largely a partisan issue, and those who study nutrition tend to agree that reducing the amount of ...

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