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Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
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Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

STAT News · Jun 23, 2026, 5:50 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Why this matters: health reporting relevant to everyday decisions and well-being.

The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda, and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.

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