Arkansas is set to restrict the use of SNAP benefits for certain sweet items, including candy and soda, starting July 1st. The move is part of new purchase restrictions, although there is some uncertainty about the scope of the restrictions, with one report suggesting similar bans may take effect in other states on a different date. The ban on using SNAP funds for these items is proceeding despite a recent court ruling, with details on potential workarounds, such as crossing state lines, still unclear.