Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP

Arkansas moves to ban 'junk food' from SNAP program: 'Definition of crazy'

Arkansas seeks to ban junk food like soda and candy from SNAP.

Arkansas, Indiana Request Soda, Candy Be Removed From Food Stamps

Arkansas and Indiana each submitted waivers on April 15 seeking federal approval to remove soft drinks and candy from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun—both Republicans—made the announcements separately, but both framed the efforts as the first steps in broader reforms to reduce chronic disease and improve the use of taxpayer funds…

Idaho governor approves candy, soda SNAP ban bill

Originally published April 15 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.Idaho will try to ban a food assistance program from covering candy and soda.

Arkansas files USDA waiver to limit SNAP junk food

(The Center Square) – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she wants her state to eat healthier.

Two states move to ban use of food stamps to buy sodas, candy

Officials in Arkansas and Indiana moved Tuesday to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries.

Soda wars: Why Republicans really did an 'about-face' on sugary drinks

While Republicans throughout the United States are intensifying efforts to regulate soda, lawmakers in Texas, Arkansas, West Virginia, Idaho, Nebraska, Michigan, Arizona, and South Carolina have reportedly declined to support a ban on the drink. However, they are aligned with businessman Michael Bloomberg's other initiatives: banning the purchase of soda with food stamps, formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). An…