Alabamians receiving federal food assistance would not be able to use it to buy candy or soda under legislation planned for the 2026 session.

If junk food truly is “poisoning” us, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. warns, why target only one segment of the ...

Millions of households relying on SNAP may face significant changes in their monthly support due to new state restrictions. While not yet final, several regions are considering limiting access, ...

Many middle-class and wealthy families will see some benefits from the new legislation. But programs that help low-income ...

Local grocers sounded alarm about potential negative impacts from restrictions to Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services hosted a public hearing about proposed changes to SNAP benefits in ...

Local grocers sounded alarm bells Tuesday about the potential negative impacts that incoming restrictions to Nebraska’s ...

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services hosted a public hearing about proposed changes to SNAP benefits in ...

According to research published in Jama Network Open, eating heavily processed foods with particular reference to artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened drinks could escalate the risk of ...

Nebraska is banning soda and energy drinks from SNAP starting Jan. 1 The change will affect about 152,000 SNAP recipients in the state Critics say the move may increase stigma for folks already ...

lawmakers are seeking to change what SNAP beneficiaries can buy with their benefits by limiting the purchase of unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks. Nebraska has become the first state to get ...

Nebraska, though, is the first state to receive a federal waiver that will ban recipients from using their benefits to purchase soda or energy drinks.