Waiver grants flexibility by modifying specific USDA program rules, enabling states to administer SNAP program in different ...

The change depends on the United States ... a necessary step as current federal rules require USDA approval for any state-level restrictions on what SNAP can purchase. In April, Agriculture ...

According to DHW, once the request is finalized, Idaho's waiver will ask the USDA for approval of the modifications to SNAP purchases ... across the state.” The changes reflect the growing ...

(NEXSTAR) – On May 19, Nebraska became the first state in the country to obtain a waiver from the USDA to ban residents from purchasing sugary drinks with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech ... according to the USDA. The push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the SNAP program has been key focus of Rollins and Health ...

Once finalized, Idaho’s waiver request will ask the USDA to approve ... If approved, SNAP benefits would no longer cover the purchase of soda, energy drinks, or candy. These changes reflect ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. –New Yorkers who rely on SNAP benefits are in panic mode over proposed changes to the program at the federal ...

Pillen’s goal to make Nebraska healthier by banning soda and energy drinks from eligible SNAP ... to change the way we think and do business,” Rollins said. Some of her goals for the USDA ...

according to the USDA. The push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the SNAP program has been key focus of Rollins and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Rollins called Monday’s move ...