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Possible reduction of SNAP Program raises alarms for Virginia foodbank
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget reconciliation bill Friday morning that would include deep cuts to ...
GOP Bill Cuts $230 Billion From Food Program. What to Know.
The costs for federal grocery assistance—known as SNAP—grew during the pandemic, but have been declining.
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American Heart Association in full support of Governor Morrisey’s request to remove soda from SNAP eligibility
National Executive Vice President for Advocacy with the AHA Mark Schoeberl says that sugary drinks, especially soda, are the ...
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Can you pay at McDonald's with an EBT card? This is what the SNAP program says
Using an EBT card at McDonald's is generally restricted, but the Restaurant Meals Program allows it in some states. This ...
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Morrisey formally requests that WV’s SNAP benefits no longer pay for soft drinks
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has formally asked the federal government to disallow the state’s food assistance program ...
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Morrisey requests removal of sodas from SNAP program
Request to remove soda from SNAP program is part of Morrisey's "Four Pillars of a Healthy West Virginia" initiative.
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Morrisey formally requests WV’s food stamp program no longer pay for soda
Gov. Patrick Morrisey formally asked the federal government to disallow the state’s food assistance program from paying for ...
West Virginia seeks federal approval to remove soda from SNAP
Soda is the most recent target of Gov. Patrick Morrisey's effort to make West Virginia healthier.Morrisey announced Tuesday the state has submitted a waiver req ...