In Illinois, the problem is more pronounced. In 2000, 6.8% of Illinoisans were on SNAP. Today, 15.1% of Illinoisans are on ...

Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but ...

Arkansas and Indiana have both formally requested permission from the USDA to limit the purchase of soda and candy using benefits.

Kennedy Jr., taking the first step to prohibit people from using their SNAP benefits to purchase candy and soda. Braun was ...

A Trump-era crackdown is pushing states to block sugary purchases. But experts warn that without meaningful incentives, the ...

Getty Images The Indiana change would exclude candy and soft drinks from the list of foods eligible to be paid for with SNAP benefits. Braun also issued executive orders changing work requirements ...

Several governors and legislatures are looking to ban SNAP recipients from using their food stamps to pay for candy and soda.

Indiana is moving to become the first state to ban people from using SNAP benefits to buy soda and candy.

One of Braun's executive orders requires SNAP recipients to participate in mandatory job searches and training services. Braun made headlines for seeking to ban candy and soda from the SNAP ...

The state of Indiana has a very narrow definition of candy, which is used in Gov. Mike Braun's executive order. That exempts some common confections.

A Trump-era crackdown is pushing states to block sugary purchases. But experts warn that without meaningful incentives, the bans could hurt more than they help. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

Gov. Mike Braun doesn't want food stamp recipients in Indiana to use those benefits on soda or candy - but some of the most popular sweet treats wouldn't be subject to such a ban if it eventually ...