IllustrativeArkansas’ ban on using food stamps for candy, sodas will start next week; state says SNAP unaffected by court ruling
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A ban on using food stamps to purchase certain items, including candy and sodas, is set to take effect in Arkansas. The state has indicated that its supplemental nutrition assistance program, or SNAP, will not be impacted by a recent court ruling. The ban is expected to start next week.