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

The Trump administration updates SNAP rules to limit junk food purchases, promoting healthier eating and better use of ...

Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, and West Virginia were granted new waivers to restrict the purchase of so-called “junk ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The waiver, due to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, amends the statutory definition of food for purchase in Nebraska’s SNAP from “any food or food product for home consumption” to exclude ...

Nebraska Republican Mike Flood's town hall got off to a rocky start on Monday evening as he faced anger and pushback from the crowd over many of the Trump administration's policies.

Starting Jan. 1, Nebraska SNAP users won’t be able to use benefits to buy soda or energy drinks. Originally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is moving to limit what SNAP benefits can buy, banning candy and soda purchases with EBT cards. The governor is making the announcement, sharing on X, ...

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 ...