Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the food benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.

On Monday, Rollins approved Nebraska's request to exclude soda and energy drinks from eligible ... to include a ban on purchasing candy and unhealthy snacks using SNAP payments.

Families relying on SNAP benefits may need to adjust their shopping habits as new changes aim to improve public health and ...

Indiana has added itself to the list of four states to ban soft drinks and candy from the SNAP, joining Iowa, Nebraska and Texas.

THE SNAP BENEFITS U.S. SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE VISITED NEBRASKA TODAY TO ANNOUNCE ... to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the benefit program for ...

Nebraska, though, is the first state to receive a federal waiver that will ban recipients ... of soda and energy drinks," Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican, said in a statement. "SNAP is ...

Indiana has added itself to the list of four states to ban soft drinks and candy from the SNAP, joining Iowa, Nebraska and ...

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase ... purchases of soda and energy drinks,” Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said in a statement. “SNAP is about helping ...