MAHA Trump admin approves waivers for 3 states to ban soda, other junk food from public food programs Trump administration's nutrition reform gains momentum as more states seek SNAP waivers ...

But governors in a handful of other states have already submitted requests for their own SNAP waivers, with the intention of restricting certain foods or drinks — or, in a few cases, easing ...

Not all waivers were seeking the same restrictions, however. Nebraska’s waiver will effectively prohibit the purchases of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits. Iowa’s will ban nearly all ...

Nebraska’s waiver will effectively prohibit the purchases of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits. Iowa’s will ban nearly all “taxable” food items, as defined by Iowa law.

The state submitted a waiver to do this but according to a document obtained by MetroNews, the USDA, who would approve this, has some questions about how this will be implemented and informed in ...

Other states that have requested or are considering SNAP waivers — for soda, candy and/or other items — reportedly include Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia.