Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...

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

Four states have said they will try to eliminate sugary products from food stamps programs, which may affect recipients of ...

Arkansas and Indiana on Tuesday became the first states to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow them to ban soda ...

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 ...

A bill barring Kansans who use food benefits from buying soda and candy failed to move forward last week, while another bill passed that opponents said would stall stage agencies’ ...

Topeka — A bill barring Kansans who use food benefits from buying soda and candy with the aid failed to move forward last week, while another bill passed that opponents said would stall state ...

The soda and candy industries were critical of Sanders' move. "If the Governor is sincere about what taxpayers can buy with SNAP dollars, this sends a ridiculously conflicted message: it’s okay ...