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Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

OKLAHOMA, JUN 26 – Oklahoma aims to improve health by banning sugary foods and drinks from SNAP benefits, affecting 42 million Americans, and removing artificial dyes from state-funded meals.

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, is traveling to Oklahoma to unveil the 'Make Oklahoma Healthy Again' campaign.
  • The campaign aims to promote 'common-sense health policies, medical freedom, and a return to personal responsibility', according to officials.
  • Oklahoma consistently ranks among the least healthy states in America's Health Rankings.
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Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased with food stamps.

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KOKI broke the news in Tulsa, United States on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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