Over the course of 2025, 18 states had waivers approved that block candy and/or soda products from SNAP. These are Arkansas, ...

Eighteen states will restrict what SNAP users can buy with their benefits in 2026, including soda, candy, and energy drinks.

New SNAP restrictions in 2026 ban soda, candy in 5 states. Critics call it confusing, stigmatizing, and ineffective at ...

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...

New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP ...

A crucial development in SNAP benefits pertains to the expanded requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents, or ...

Starting Jan. 1, taxable foods and beverages in Iowa will no longer be eligible under SNAP. This includes candy, soda and ...

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy ...

It’ll have ramifications for benefits recipients and retailers alike. Plus: Huge driverless trucks and a deportation deal.

The SNAP Food Restriction Waiver allows states to limit the purchase of certain foods and beverages with SNAP benefits.

Nevada is working on waivers to SNAP benefit rules to dump sugary drinks, energy drinks and candy that's 100% sugar. It's all ...