Map Shows States Considering Soda SNAP Benefits Ban as USDA Approves Plan
Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and energy drinks, and governors in several other states have submitted waivers to the federal government to implement similar restrictions. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for comment via email on Wednesday. […]
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Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Let Felons Get SNAP Benefits
Republican Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has vetoed a bill that would have expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for state residents with drug convictions. Why It Matters SNAP benefits, also known as “food stamps,” are paid to low- and no-income households across the U.S. that would otherwise struggle to afford groceries. In 2024, the […]
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The Uncertain Future of SNAP Benefits
The future of SNAP benefits is uncertain across America as Republican lawmakers work to make budget cuts and limit what can be purchased using the anti-hunger benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as “food stamps,” is available nationwide to support low- and no-income households buy groceries. In 2023, the program assisted an […]
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