Tennessee bill could ban candy and soda from SNAP benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Using SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda may soon be off-limits in the state if the Tennessee ...
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‘Who are they to legislate morality?’: Bill would prohibit candy and soft drinks on Tennessee SNAP benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Candy and soft drinks could soon be prohibited for low-income families paying with SNAP benefits in Tennessee. The “Tennessee Health SNAP Act” would require the ...
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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill barring people from buying soda, candy with SNAP benefits
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A bill to restrict people in Tennessee from buying soft drinks or candy with federal nutrition benefits passed on a third and final reading in the House Monday evening.
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House approves bill to seek federal waiver to exclude candy, soft drinks from food aid
Tennessee is one of about 10 states seeking similar approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, prompted by the Trump Administration’s agenda to “Make America Healthy Again.” ...