Arkansas, Indiana Seek SNAP Soda, Candy Ban
Arkansas, Indiana Seek SNAP Soda, Candy Ban

Arkansas, Indiana Seek SNAP Soda, Candy Ban

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Arkansas and Indiana have formally requested federal waivers to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for purchasing soda, candy, and other sugary or highly processed foods, aiming to address rising rates of obesity and chronic disease. These initiatives, supported by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration, are part of the 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda. Indiana's proposal also includes stricter work requirements and enhanced SNAP oversight, while Arkansas follows a similar approach. The debate has grown as Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a comparable ban, advocating instead for expanding access to fresh foods. The USDA, historically resistant to such waivers, may reconsider under current administrative support. The controversy underscores national divisions over nutrition policy and public health strategies.

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