Proponents of the restrictions argue that SNAP should promote health, not enable poor dietary choices. Sugary drinks have no nutritional value and are linked to chronic illnesses. By limiting their ...

Every dollar invested in SNAP generates $1.79 in economic activity, from farmers and truckers to grocers, meaning the ...

Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing ...

Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the Supplemental ...

The Trump admin has reversed long-standing policy by allowing Nebraska to ban soda purchases with food stamps.

Michigan members of the House broke along party lines in advancing a bill that cuts taxes, Medicaid, and could swell deficits.

The bill proposes significant changes to student loan repayment options, Medicaid eligibility and the tax code.

A large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, would be financed by slashing health, ...

House Republicans advanced a multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending package that could have sweeping impacts on household ...

Nebraska has become the first state in the country to receive federal approval to ban the purchase of sodas and energy drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...

Congressional Republicans are working to pass a massive, 1,116-page piece of legislation – titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – that includes cuts to SNAP.

Kansas is closer to banning SNAP benefits from buying candy and soda pop after DCF submitted a waiver to USDA, which just granted one to Nebraska.