Governor Brad Little signed a bill on April 15 that bans candy and soda from being purchased with SNAP benefits in Idaho.

A Trump-backed push to ban sugary snacks from SNAP is gaining steam in multiple states. But critics argue it’s a half-baked ...

In Illinois, the problem is more pronounced. In 2000, 6.8% of Illinoisans were on SNAP. Today, 15.1% of Illinoisans are on ...

If you want to buy soda, candy, it’s up to you, it’s the free market. However, when it’s a government program, that’s when I do think we can have guardrails," said Redman. The bill is ...

Louisiana is following in the state of Arkansas’ footsteps by introducing limits on what groceries families receiving low-income support can buy.

Banning poor families from using SNAP benefits on treats like candy and soda is a cruel distraction from the real problem—an ...

The U.S. Agriculture Department is demanding states comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to prevent illegal ...