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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 affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The move by Arkansas to ban the use of SNAP for candy and soda, despite a recent court ruling, has implications for Bexar County residents who rely on the program. As a community with a significant portion of its population receiving SNAP benefits, Terrell Hills residents may be affected by similar restrictions in Texas. The debate over SNAP benefits is not new, and lawmakers at the state and federal level have long discussed which foods should be eligible for purchase with the program. In Texas, where nearly one in eight Americans rely on SNAP, any changes to the program could have a significant impact on local food insecurity and health outcomes. As Arkansas moves forward with its plan, it will be important to watch how the issue unfolds in Texas, particularly in light of the recent court ruling that found the USDA acted illegally in approving similar waivers in other states.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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