More States Win Approval to Ban Residents From Using Food Stamps to Buy Soda, Candy

Why did Kelly veto the SNAP candy ban? - The Leavenworth Times

On April 4, Gov. Kelly vetoed a bill that asked the federal government to ban the use of SNAP, commonly called food stamps, for purchases… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Why did Kelly veto the SNAP candy ban? appeared first on The Leavenworth Times.

Retailers, researchers criticize Indiana plan to exclude soda and candy from SNAP benefits

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers could be prohibited from purchasing soda and candy with their food benefits as early as January, but researchers and retailers question the effectiveness of the move – noting how difficult it could be to implement.

Indiana plan to exclude soda, candy from SNAP criticized

Hoosiers could be prohibited from purchasing soda and candy with their food benefits as early as January, but researchers and retailers question the effectiveness of the move — noting how difficult it could be to implement.

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Retailers, researchers criticize Indiana plan to exclude soda and candy from SNAP • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Researchers and retailers question the effectiveness of an Indiana proposal to exclude candy and soda — both of which are loosely defined — from a food benefit program. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Hoosiers could be prohibited from purchasing soda and candy with their food benefits as early as January, but researchers and retailers question the effectiveness of the move — noting how difficult it could be to implement.  Teas and other, non…

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