In a recent development, the state of Arkansas is proceeding with a ban on using government food aid to purchase certain items. This ban, which affects the use of SNAP, will apply to candy and soda. The decision to move forward with the ban was made despite a recent court ruling.

A federal judge had ruled that similar restrictions in other states were not in line with federal law. Further details on this decision and its implications are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio.