Once the ban on candy and soda purchases with SNAP benefits goes into effect, not all candy will be banned. That's because of ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for ...

Hoosiers will no longer be allowed to purchase candy and soda using taxpayer-funded food assistance, making Indiana the first ...

Experts who study the SNAP program previously have said they expect SNAP recipients to buy soda and candy at normal rates, even with the ban in place.

Brooke Rollins, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed Indiana's waiver Friday banning sugary soft drinks ...

A waiver has been signed at the federal level to remove soft drinks and candy from being eligible as part of Indiana’s SNAP ...

The governor's office says children on SNAP benefits consume 43% more soft drinks than non-SNAP recipients on similar incomes ...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) attempts a 3-pointer against New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) on Saturday, ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Indiana’s ban on “sugary sodas” and candy from the state’s Supplemental ...

“More taxpayer-funded SNAP dollars are spent on sugary drinks and candy than on fruits and vegetables. Indiana is proud to ...

Gov. Mike Braun has received federal approval to block Indiana food assistance recipients from using SNAP to purchase soft drinks and candy beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

Local food banks are closely keeping an eye on the proposed federal spending bill.That's because it includes about $300 ...