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New SNAP Restrictions Will Limit Soda and Candy Purchases in These 6 States
The new waivers, which go into effect in 2026, mean families will no longer be able to purchase products like soda or candy ...
In Depth: SNAP changes coming to Oklahoma on New Years Day 2026
Last year, nearly 700,000 Oklahomans used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to help them buy groceries.
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USDA approved Oklahoma's SNAP restriction waiver request
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Oklahoma’s waiver request to exclude certain junk foods from the Supplemental ...
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What you need to know about changes coming to SNAP benefits with new federal waiver
The federal government has approved Oklahoma’s request to remove candy and soda from SNAP purchases, impacting over 686,000 residents who rely on the program.
Oklahoma's SNAP waiver to limit unhealthy foods gets federal approval
On Monday, Oklahoma's waiver request to remove certain food options from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...
Oklahoma Watch: SNAP cuts put 131,000 in state at risk of losing benefits
I don’t think we will cut out SNAP, but I also don’t think Oklahoma is prepared to pay,” U.S. Rep. Tom Cole said of the bill ...
SNAP benefits changing for Florida in 2026: Here's what recipients won't be able to purchase
SNAP CHANGES  Starting in 2026, certain items will not be available to purchase for recipients of the program. Here's what ...
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USDA greenlights SNAP restriction pilots in 6 states, prompting industry pushback
USDA and HHS signed six state waivers to ratify qualifications for SNAP purchases on "unhealthy" foods in West Virginia, ...