With the start of the new year comes changes to SNAP food assistance programs across several states, including West Virginia. Starting Thursday, Jan. 1, people who ...

New state-level restrictions on what SNAP benefits can buy are set to begin in 2026, with some states banning items like soda ...

New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP ...

Indiana’s new “Smart SNAP” initiative will restrict sugary drinks and candy from SNAP benefit purchases. Soda, energy drinks, ...

With a new year comes new beginnings, and starting on New Year’s Day, soda will no longer be available for West Virginians who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Beginning Jan. 1 in Nebraska, taxpayer dollars will no longer subsidize the purchase of soda and energy drinks through SNAP.

Soda, vitamins, minerals, pre-made foods, and juice with less than 50 percent fruit or vegetable content are also on the ...

Arkansas is among several states that will stop allowing SNAP benefits from paying for junk food. The cutoff in the state is ...