SNAP Junk-Food Crackdown Grows: USDA Lets Six More States Set Food Bans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for six additional states to restrict the use of SNAP (food stamp) benefits on soda and other sugary beverages, a move that will reshape nutrition assistance starting in 2026. According to USDA officials, the expanded restrictions aim to improve diet quality for low-income families.

The new waivers …