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

The decision marks a historic departure in SNAP administration, being the first waiver of its kind approved by the USDA.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins gave a first-ever approval for a state to restrict what’s covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during a visit to Nebraska this week. Other states,