A Senate committee on Tuesday narrowly advanced a bill to prohibit candy and soda purchases on SNAP food assistance.

BOISE — A Senate committee on Tuesday narrowly advanced a bill to prohibit candy and soda purchases on SNAP food assistance.

A bill to cut candy and soda from the list of items you can buy with federal food benefits is one step away from the governor ...

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SNAP benefits—commonly known as "food stamps"—are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to afford groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of ...

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The SNAP program is federally regulated and limits the purchase of alcohol, hot food and tobacco. However, Gragg said candy and soda need to be added to the list. "Food stamps are fueling the junk ...

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Kennedy. House Bill 1236 does not change any eligibility requirements for the program, commonly known as SNAP, but restricts the purchase of soft drinks and candy using program funds. The bill ...

Kennedy Jr. House Bill 1236 does not change any eligibility requirements for the program, commonly known as SNAP, but restricts the purchase of soft drinks and candy using program funds. The bill ...