The best states to buy chocolate may not necessarily be those who follow SST. States that don’t tax groceries and don’t levy an additional tax on candy could be the better option. They are ...

About 23% of food stamp dollars go to purchase items like soda, candy, desserts and salty snacks. That contributes to higher obesity rates.

Local residents shared their thoughts on the Trump administration attempting to ban junk food from the supplemental nutrition ...

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 ...

Candy and soft drinks may soon be excluded from Tennessee's food stamps program, as GOP lawmakers want federal approval to exclude them from benefits.

The senate version of the bill passed on second consideration and referred to the Health and Welfare Committee on Feb. 12.