At least 12 states have received federal approval to restrict recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or ...

Starting in 2026, six more states will limit SNAP benefits for buying soda and candy to encourage healthier eating. While ...

The vast majority of Americans do not want their tax dollars to subsidize sugary drinks, undermining public health in the ...

USDA gives first state SNAP waiver nod to Nebraska Photo: ©JETCITYIMAGE – STOCK.ADOBE.COM 05.23.2025 By Russell Redman ...

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps. The move ...

At least 12 states have received federal approval to restrict recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or ...

Nebraska recipients received $332.3 million in SNAP benefits in 2024, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. That's an average of $179 a month for participating households, or ...

“Oftentimes, families who rely on SNAP benefits are purchasing what they're purchasing out of convenience or out of what's available, and they have access to," said Hafeezah Yates, who is with the ...

Restrictions on benefits also vary by state, adding to the confusion for the food industry. Some states are only banning ...

Nebraska Republican Mike Flood's town hall got off to a rocky start on Monday evening as he faced anger and pushback from the ...

Nebraska is banning soda and energy drinks from SNAP starting Jan. 1 The change will affect about 152,000 SNAP recipients in the state Critics say the move may increase stigma for folks already ...