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(NEXSTAR) – On May 19, Nebraska became the first state in the country to obtain a waiver from the USDA to ban residents from purchasing sugary drinks with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition ...

The decision marks a historic departure in SNAP administration, being the first waiver of its kind approved by the USDA.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed a waiver to amend which foods and beverages will be available for purchase ...

Experts who study the SNAP program previously have said they expect SNAP recipients to buy soda and candy at normal rates, even with the ban in place.

The Trump administration approved a first of its kind waiver for Nebraska, allowing a ban on soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, starting next year.

Languages: English. Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and energy drinks, and governors in several ...

USDA approves Nebraska's waiver to exclude soda and energy drinks from purchase with food stamps, sparking debate on ...

Indiana will restrict SNAP recipients from purchasing candy and soda starting in January. Opponents argue the ban will increase administrative costs without significantly changing behavior.

The American Heart Association announced on Tuesday that it stands with Gov. Patrick Morrisey in his efforts to remove soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assi ...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at a stop in Nebraska Monday signed what she called a “historic” waiver to ban Nebraska recipients of SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...