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TN House passes bill barring people from buying soda, candy with SNAP benefits

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A Tennessee bill proposes restricting soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits. The bill goes to the House Floor Monday afternoon.

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Tennessee bill could ban candy and soda from SNAP benefits

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Using SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda may soon be off-limits in the state if the Tennessee Health SNAP Act continues its course toward approval. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The House bill sponsored by Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) passed in the House yesterday. The Senate version, sponsored by Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) is still in committee. Zachary said the bill is about providing he…

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NewsAdvance.com

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Nationwide EBT scam is impacting Lynchburg customers

Some Lynchburg electronic benefit transfer customers have been impacted by a nationwide scam involving their monthly SNAP benefits, according to a news release Tuesday from the City of Lynchburg's department of human services.

22 days ago

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House votes to ask feds for waiver removing candy, soda from SNAP

(The Center Square) – The Tennessee House of Representatives voted to ask the federal government to allow the state to remove candy and sodas from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's list of approved foods and beverages.

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TN House passes bill barring people from buying soda, candy with SNAP benefits

A Tennessee bill proposes restricting soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits. The bill goes to the House Floor Monday afternoon.

23 days ago

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Tennessee House passes bill limiting SNAP benefits for junk food

The Tennessee Healthy Snack ACT, HB1236, Act would require the Tennessee Department of Human Services to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture allowing the state to end benefits for candy and soft drinks.

22 days ago

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Crossville News First

TN PASSES BILL PLACING LIMITS ON BUYING JUNK FOOD USING SNAP BENEFITS

WVLT 3/10/25 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Tennessee House passed a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Monday. It’s not the first time the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for food has faced threats limiting what qualifies for purchases. Other attempts to cut candy and snacks from SNAP have failed in the past. “None of those requests have ever been approved u…

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