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States are tightening limits on what SNAP recipients can do with their benefits

By the end of the year, 18 states will limit the purchase of "non-nutritious" food and drinks. What that means is up to the ...

SNAP Benefit Map Shows States With Junk Food Bans in 2026

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...

'Confusing' new food restrictions come to Iowa's SNAP program in 2026

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...

Indiana will see health program changes in 2026

As Hoosiers ring in 2026, three major initiatives have been announced for the new year, two related to the SNAP program and one addressing disparities in rural health. Hoosiers who use ...

Oklahoma to limit SNAP purchases of sugary items in February

Oklahoma will implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits starting February 15, prohibiting the purchase of certain sugary ...
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Senator pushes for accountability in Oklahoma’s SNAP program

SNAP has an error rate in Oklahoma of almost 11 percent, according to legislator Sen. Micheal Bergstrom. He’s filing Senate ...
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Potential overhaul of SNAP: What the OBBBA proposal means for low-income families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a potential transformation under the OBBBA proposal, which could ...
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Indiana retailers worry as SNAP restrictions push customers to shop in Michigan

In five states, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users are now restricted from buying certain foods deemed to ...