Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Republicans trumpet the moves to ban junk food from the SNAP federal food program. But they don't mention $187 billion they ...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in July 2025, narrowed SNAP eligibility for many lawfully present noncitizens.
Starting in 2026, 22 states will implement new SNAP restrictions, banning the purchase of soda, candy, and other junk food.
The Trump administration has successfully reduced the number of SNAP recipients by 3.3 million, signaling that the federal ...
Recipients won't be able to buy drinks or candy with more than five grams of added sugar.
Explore the public health argument behind the 2026 SNAP reforms. Leaders argue taxpayer money shouldn't fund foods that ...
Texas and Virginia are the latest states to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is among more than 20 states approved to limit what people can buy with food assistance benefits under ...