Idaho Legislature approves ban on SNAP coverage for candy, soda
A bill to ban a food assistance program from covering candy and soda is headed to Gov. Brad Little for consideration.
Idaho also needs federal approval for the proposed ban.
House Bill 109 would require the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to seek federal approval to exclude candy and soda from foods eligible for coverage by the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
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