Four Republican states have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to let them ban soda, energy drinks and other food items ...

Recently passed law is attempting to get federal approval to ban Utahns from using SNAP funds to purchase soda; the law does ...

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

The Trump administration wants to stop poor people from using federal food benefits for candy or soda. In an initiative ...

IDAHO, USA — Idaho Governor Brad Little signed Idaho House Bill 109 last week, banning the purchase of soda and candy for Idahoans using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP ...

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

Arkansas wants to exclude soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, "unhealthy drinks" and candy, according to a copy of the waiver on the website of Governor Sarah ...

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