Healthscore 295·4 metrosupdated 4h ago

Arkansas Moves Forward with SNAP Candy and Soda Ban Despite Legal Challenges

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is pushing to implement a ban on using SNAP benefits for candy and soda, citing health concerns. This decision comes despite a recent federal court ruling against similar restrictions in other states.

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