A Trump-era crackdown is pushing states to block sugary purchases. But experts warn that without meaningful incentives, the bans could hurt more than they help. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

The states looking to ban the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits In addition to efforts in Congress that would prohibit the purchase of soft drinks, candy, ice cream, or prepared ...

Arkansas and Indiana could become the first US states to ban soda and candy from the food stamps program that helps low-income people pay for groceries. The states' Republican governors have ...

Gov. Mike Braun doesn't want food stamp recipients in Indiana to use those benefits on soda or candy - but some of the most popular sweet treats wouldn't be subject to such a ban if it eventually ...

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Four Republican states have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to let them ban soda ... "unhealthy drinks" and candy, according to a copy of the waiver ...

Officials in Arkansas and Indiana moved Tuesday to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries, becoming the first states to ask the Trump ...