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A Trump-backed push to ban sugary snacks from SNAP is gaining steam in multiple states. But critics argue it’s a half-baked solution that punishes the poor instead of addressing the root causes of ...
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...
Apr. 24—The Ohio Senate is preparing to deliberate a House-passed measure to prohibit Ohioans from using food stamps on "sugar-sweetened beverages" when the higher chamber takes up state budget ...
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs blew up a chance to restrict the purchase of soda on food stamps. And worse? She has no good explanation.