Food Policy
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Federal Court Vacates Iowa’s SNAP ‘Healthy Food’ Restriction
A federal court has struck down Iowa’s waiver restricting SNAP benefits to ‘healthy’ foods, forcing the state to revert to federal purchasing guidelines.
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Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Sugary Purchases Amid Broader Aid Debate
A U.S. District Judge has ruled that the federal government cannot restrict SNAP benefits from being used for candy and sugary drinks, dealing a legal blow to the administration’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ initiative.
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SNAP Junk Food Ban Expands: 6 More States Restrict Processed Food Purchases in 2026
Six additional states have been approved to restrict SNAP benefits from being used on processed and junk foods, signaling a growing shift in federal nutrition policy. Here’s what these changes mean for millions of recipients and the ongoing national debate.