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Indiana to block SNAP benefits from being used on candy, sugary drinks

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Indiana will soon block SNAP benefits from being used to buy candy and sugary drinks.
Governor Mike Braun signed the change in April as part of his “Make Indiana Healthy Again” plan, backed by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Indiana is among the first states to adopt the policy.
Retailers will enforce the new rules at checkout.
State officials say they’ve already worked with stores and shared guidance to ease the transition.

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1 comment

Lenny December 30, 2025 at 10:47 pm

Michigan really needs to do this as well.
They are far too many obese adults and children relying on welfare.

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