Through the years, the idea of not using SNAP to subsidize soda and candy has had bipartisan support. And the recent efforts ...

When purchasing prepackaged foods marketed as "better for you," watch for hidden sugar, sodium, unhealthy oils, additives and ...

Junk food purchases using SNAP benefits have been banned in three more states, taking the national total to six. Arkansas, Idaho and Utah have all had waivers approved that will ban unhealthy ...

Blocking SNAP purchases of candy and soda wouldn't keep recipients from using their own money to buy such items, as food stamp benefits typically pay for roughly two-thirds of a household's ...

Given the accumulation of evidence over the last 40 years pointing to the health harms of synthetic dyes, it’s disappointing ...

"Let’s make Texas Healthy Again, I filed SB 379 to prohibit candy, soda, chips and other junk foods from being purchased with SNAP-food stamps. SNAP is supposed to be 'nutritious food essential ...

With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods from the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, or SNAP, will become reality after Senate Bill 379 ...

This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Luke Shepherd TheStatehouseFile.com June 18, 2025 Indiana has ...

With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods from the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, or SNAP, will become reality after Senate Bill 379 ...

For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food. With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods from the ...