Judge voids SNAP junk-food pilots, upsetting MAHA’s health agenda
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A federal judge struck down state SNAP pilot programs intended to limit purchases of junk foods like soda and candy, ruling the Agriculture Department misapplied federal law. The decision affects Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia and threatens MAHA’s Make America Healthy Again health-push by undermining caps on what SNAP funds can buy.
- Judge scraps SNAP junk food rules, dealing a blow to MAHA Politico
- Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy The New York Times
- Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda The Hill
- Federal judge blocks USDA-approved SNAP restrictions in Nebraska, four other states KETV
- SNAP restrictions could change what shoppers buy — and food giants are watching CNBC
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