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States are tightening limits on what SNAP recipients can do with their benefits

By the end of the year, 18 states will limit the purchase of "non-nutritious" food and drinks. What that means is up to the ...
Fox News

Blue states blasted for funneling millions in SNAP cash for fast-food meals

FIRST ON FOX: U.S. taxpayers are footing nearly $250 million a year in SNAP benefits spent on fast-food meals across just nine states, most of which are blue states, according to Republican Iowa Sen ...

'Confusing' new food restrictions come to Iowa's SNAP program in 2026

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...
WDBJ

SNAP reliance and benefits by state

Nearly 42 million individuals across the United States are covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to May 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with ...
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Changes in Idaho SNAP program coming in 2026

State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to begin ...

Oklahoma to limit SNAP purchases of sugary items in February

Oklahoma will implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits starting February 15, prohibiting the purchase of certain sugary ...