Gov. Lee Looks to Update Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Promote 'Healthier Eating Habits'

Kandrach: SNAP restrictions won’t make people healthier

There is widespread belief among Americans that the government works best when it is more limited and efficient. The core of this involves balancing bloated budgets, cutting red tape and reining in federal overreach. And it’s those principles of freedom and individual liberty that can and should apply to how the nation structures the food supply and improves health. Undoubtedly, government responsibilities must consider the costs to the budget a…

Tennessee seeks federal waiver to exclude soda, sugary foods from SNAP benefits

Tennessee will seek waivers to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase foods that list sugar or similar sweeteners as the first ingredient. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Tennessee is seeking federal waivers that would restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used to purchase soda and sugary processed foods, Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday. The waivers sought would also allow SNAP recipients to u…

Gov. Lee seeks to update SNAP program by changing purchases of prepared foods, processed foods and sodas

The “enhancements” would allow for prepared foods to be purchased by SNAP recipients and exclude processed foods and sodas.

Tennessee seeks waiver to ban soda, allow prepared food purchases under SNAP

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee plans to update the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to exclude sodas and include some prepared foods. The state will seek federal waivers to update the program. According to Lee's office, the proposed waiver will allow SNAP recipients to purchase hot prepared chicken, including rotisserie and non-fried, non-breaded items like grilled chicken tenders. It will exclude i…

TN Gov. Lee proposes SNAP changes to include prepared foods and limit processed items

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's proposal includes allowing SNAP recipients to purchase prepared foods that support healthy eating habits and exclude processed foods and soda beverages with certain ingredients. Governor Lee aims to improve the quality of life for low-income families.

Lee seeks waiver to enhance SNAP program

NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Lee on Friday announced plans to seek federal waivers to update the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tennessee’s proposed waivers will ensure SNAP fulfills its intended purpose of promoting healthier eating habits, supporting improved health…