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

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

Arkansas and Indiana have both formally requested permission from the USDA to limit the purchase of soda and candy using benefits.

Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery delivers more than just ice ... He and Roberta were looking for a food or sweet-related business to open in the Burnaby Heights area. They noticed there were ...

Katie Hobbs. But HB 2165, a proposal to keep people from using their food stamps to purchase sodas, drew unanimous derision from Senate Democrats — particularly after their Republican ...

While these benefits cover essentials like fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains, they also allow for soda, chips, candy, and other snack foods. That’s where the debate begins. Critics argue that ...

Middleton said of the bill: Taxpayer-funded junk food turns into taxpayer-funded healthcare. We are experiencing skyrocketing healthcare costs and a decline in life expectancy in the United States and ...

As people start to shop for early spring and summer gear, you will likely see higher prices for many imported products by the end of April.

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Morrisey, a Republican, announced his intent to seek a federal waiver to ban food stamps to purchase soda. More than a dozen states have introduced similar legislation. Kapenga's bill was referred ...

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