SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy and other foods.
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2 developments- Dec 30, 2025SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
- Dec 31, 2025SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
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Quiet for 273 daysLast development · Dec 31, 2025 — SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
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Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe
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6 viewpointsRan by 10 outlets across the spectrum· ABC 11 Raleigh, ABC 13 Houston, +7 more
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3 viewpoints5 states to ban soda, candy, other snacks from SNAP recipients under MAHA food-stamp push
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