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

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

Texas, along with several other states, has moved to stop food assistance from being used to buy soda, candy, chips and other ...

Officials in Arkansas, Indiana and Idaho submitted waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture which oversees the ...

The Trump administration plans to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy. Here are the states considering these new ...

Several governors and legislatures are looking to ban SNAP recipients from using their food stamps to pay for candy and soda.

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

Arkansas seeks to ban junk food like soda and candy from SNAP and lead a national push for healthier benefits to “Make ...

(Reuters) -Arkansas and Indiana on Tuesday became the first states to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow them to ...