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The Trump administration approved a first of its kind waiver for Nebraska, allowing a ban on soda purchases through the ...
The decision marks a historic departure in SNAP administration, being the first waiver of its kind approved by the USDA.
Nebraska has banned SNAP benefits for purchasing pop and energy drinks. USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the ...
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed a waiver to amend which foods and beverages will be available for purchase ...
Governor Abbott has asked for Texan SNAP benefit recipients to be prevented from spending them on soda and candy.
In a letter to the USDA, Gov. Abbott has asked for the department to forbid purchases of unhealthy foods under SNAP benefits.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins gave a first-ever approval for a state to restrict what’s covered by the Supplemental ...
SNAP was create to increase access to nutritious food; however ... soda from SNAP-eligible items. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order to ban purchasing soft drinks ...
The state is seeking to restrict any food or beverage that qualifies for the state sales tax from purchase with SNAP. That ...
Nebraska has become the first state in the nation to restrict low-income recipients of public grocery aid from using SNAP ...
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.