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Ohio Sen. Jon Husted wants to ban junk food from being purchased with SNAP benefits
The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts from being bought with SNAP benefits.
Arkansas moves to ban 'junk food' from SNAP program: 'Definition of crazy'
Arkansas seeks to ban junk food like soda and candy from SNAP and lead a national push for healthier benefits to “Make ...
Some governors fight to end ‘taxpayer-funded junk food,’ critics push back
A battle is brewing nationwide over whether recipients of SNAP benefits, also known as "food stamps," should be allowed to ...
Sen. Husted cosponsors bill to restrict SNAP junk food purchases
WASHINGTON, D. C. - U.S. Sen. Jon Husted is cosponsoring legislation that would block people from using Supplemental ...
Top 6 foods to eat when you’re too stressed to cook
When stress makes cooking feel impossible, simple comfort foods can save the day. These no-fuss meals need barely any prep ...
Arkansas files USDA waiver to limit SNAP junk food
The Republican submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday seeking federal approval for her ...
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There's a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it's complex
Efforts to keep junk foods from being paid for by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are increasing at the ...
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Ohio Sen. Jon Husted wants to ban junk food from being purchased with SNAP benefits
Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is cosponsoring a bill that would prohibit people from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to buy junk food ... cream and prepared desserts from being ...
Soda and candy ban from SNAP products: These states want to prohibit junk food from being bought with food stamps
The Trump administration plans to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy. Here are the states considering these new ...