Several States Call for Tighter Restrictions on SNAP Benefits

Several states call for tighter restrictions on SNAP benefits

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A growing number of states are calling on the federal government to tighten restrictions on what items can be purchased with food stamps, aiming to promote healthier eating habits among low-income Americans. Governors in Indiana, Arkansas and West Virginia are leading the charge, asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for items such …

Texas governor seeks to limit SNAP purchases to healthier food options

Governor Greg Abbott is advocating for restrictions on the types of foods that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits,

How Tim Ryan's crypto ties could hurt him with Democrats; bill seeks to ban SNAP purchases of soda, candy and desserts - Signal Cleveland

Tim Ryan’s second career as a lobbyist always seemed like it could pose a problem for him if he were to return to politics. That career indeed is now coming under more scrutiny as he considers a comeback in next year’s election. Ryan’s work for the cryptocurrency industry could be tough to separate from the industry’s role in Sherrod Brown’s defeat in last year’s U.S. Senate race.  The cryptocurrency-backed political group, Defend American Jobs,…