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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where

The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients ...
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How are SNAP benefits changing? Here's what the program will look like in 2026

SNAP benefits became a national flashpoint during the government shutdown in 2025, as millions of Americans worried about what would happen if funding stalled. For households relying on monthly ...

New SNAP restrictions set to take effect in five states

Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, ...

'Confusing' new food restrictions come to Iowa's SNAP program in 2026

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...
WDBJ

SNAP reliance and benefits by state

Nearly 42 million individuals across the United States are covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to May 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with ...
Fox News

Blue states blasted for funneling millions in SNAP cash for fast-food meals

FIRST ON FOX: U.S. taxpayers are footing nearly $250 million a year in SNAP benefits spent on fast-food meals across just nine states, most of which are blue states, according to Republican Iowa Sen ...
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Addressing fraud in the SNAP program: Challenges and solutions

The Trump administration highlights significant fraud issues within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ...