US EditionColorado first blue state to have SNAP waiver approved limiting soda
COLORADO, UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – The USDA's new waivers will restrict SNAP benefits from purchasing sugary drinks and junk food in six states, affecting about 8.5 million residents starting in 2026.
- Colorado has received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for soft drinks and sugary beverages.
- Governor Jared Polis announced that the waiver is part of a strategy to improve health and reduce obesity rates in the state.
- The waiver, effective March 1, 2026, will exclude sugary beverages but allow milk-based drinks and 100% juice.
- U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy stated that these waivers will help prioritize real food in the SNAP program.
30 Articles
30 Articles
Polis becomes first Democratic governor to gain USDA approval for SNAP soda restrictions
Colorado’s governor has signed on to a controversial component of President Donald Trump’s dubiously named “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, becoming the country’s first Democratic governor to secure federal approval to ban food assistance recipients from using their benefits to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
Colorado Joins Red States in Healthier Food Program
Colorado became the first blue state to have its federal waiver approved limiting the purchase of soda and sugary beverages under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Hill reported. Colorado was one of six states — joining West Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas — on Tuesday to amend the definition of food that can be covered under SNAP. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed the waivers. "Colorado is on…
12 states to restrict SNAP purchases through USDA waivers
Twelve U.S. states have officially adopted waivers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict what kinds of food can be purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. On Monday, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved new waivers for Florida, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Colorado. “SNAP is a Supplemental Nutrition Program meant to provide health food benefits to low-income families to s…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
