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SNAP Benefit Ban on Soda, Candy Purchases Proposed in Alabama
"We're paying for Medicaid care for a problem we facilitated with [food stamps] and taxpayers are getting hit both ways," ...
Alabama lawmaker wants to ban candy, soda SNAP purchases as Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ brings EBT change
A monthly average of 750,000 people in Alabama received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits last year.
Say goodbye to buying soda with food stamps: New state seeks to approve ban
The use of SNAP food stamps is about to undergo a major change in the United States. Alabama lawmakers have proposed a law that would prevent the purchase of soft drinks and candy ...
SNAP eligibility changes to have local impact
With the closing of a local soup kitchen and more restrictive eligibility requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful ...
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No more soda with food stamps? This state pushes SNAP restriction on sugary items
Alabama lawmakers want to ban SNAP users from buying sugary drinks, fueling debate over health, personal choice, and government control.
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Alabama state leaders seek to remove candy, soda from eligible SNAP foods
Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he’s drafting a bill that would keep SNAP recipients from buying candy. He said it’s about ...
6 States That Banned Certain Foods From SNAP Benefits (and What To Buy Instead)
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has proven vital in preventing food insecurity and hunger, especially ...
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Proposed bill would require Alabama to reimburse people for stolen SNAP ...
News; Proposed bill would require Alabama to reimburse people for stolen SNAP benefits. Published: ; Mar. 06, 2025, 3:54 p.m.