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Some Governors Seek Ban on 'Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food'
Several governors and legislatures are looking to ban SNAP recipients from using their food stamps to pay for candy and soda.
Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here's why.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...
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.
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Some governors fight to end ‘taxpayer-funded junk food,’ critics push back
“In fact, soda, unhealthy snacks, candy, and dessert account for nearly 23 percent, or $25 billion, of all SNAP purchases,” Sanders said. “Given the relationship between junk food and poor ...
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Soda and candy ban from SNAP products: These states want to prohibit junk food from being bought with food stamps
Today, I signed HB 109 to ban candy and soda from the government’s food assistance program. Idaho's children deserve more than these sugary and synthetic-filled products. Nebraska Governor Jim ...
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Ohio Sen. Jon Husted wants to ban junk food from being purchased with SNAP benefits
is cosponsoring a bill that would prohibit people from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to buy junk food. The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream ...