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Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
By Travis Loller, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
Arkansas is moving forward with its plan to ban government food aid from being used to buy candy and soda beginning on Wednesday, even though a federal judge ruled last week that similar restrictions in other states violated federal law. Announcing the plan on Monday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ...
Key takeaway In a news release, the Arkansas governor's office cited Stanford University research that found restricting the purchase of sugary drinks with food stamps could reduce rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , where many residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to make ends meet, the debate over restricting SNAP purchases has significant implications. As Arkansas moves forward with its ban on using SNAP for candy and soda, local residents may wonder if similar restrictions could be implemented in Texas. With nearly 42 million Americans relying on SNAP, including many in Bexar County, any changes to the program could have a substantial impact on the community. The mixed research on whether restricting SNAP purchases improves diet quality and health suggests that a nuanced approach is needed. As lawmakers at the state and federal level continue to debate which foods should be eligible for purchase with SNAP, Alamo Heights residents should pay close attention to how these decisions may affect their access to healthy and affordable food options.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Arkansas is moving forward with its plan to ban government food aid from being used to buy candy and soda beginning on Wednesday, even though a federal judge ruled last week that similar restrictions in other states violated federal law. Announcing the plan on Monday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ...
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