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Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy
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Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

NY Times · Jun 23, 2026, 1:16 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department lacked the authority to approve state waivers that restrict what SNAP participants can buy with their benefits.

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