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Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the plan on Monday, with the restrictions set to take effect on Wednesday.
In a recent development, the state of Arkansas is proceeding with its plan to restrict the use of government food aid. This move aims to prevent the purchase of certain items, specifically candy and soda, using such aid. The decision comes despite a recent federal court ruling that found similar restrictions in other states to be in violation of federal law.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the plan on Monday, with the restrictions set to take effect on Wednesday. Further details on this development are available from the source, including the potential implications of this decision on government food aid programs in Arkansas.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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