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Texas Starts SNAP Ban on Sugary Drinks and Candy

The state says the USDA-approved pilot will steer benefits toward healthier items.

India Launches Digital Rupee Pilot for Food Subsidies in Puducherry

States Roll Out March SNAP Schedules as Tougher Federal Work Rules Take Effect

States Implement New SNAP Rules: Ohio Enforces Work Requirements Feb. 1, New York Sets February Payout Dates

North Dakota House Approves Universal Free School Meals, Bill Heads to Senate

Potato Rescue Accelerates Across Saxony and Berlin After Contracted Buyer Bows Out

Judge Blocks USDA Bid to Cut Minnesota SNAP Funds and Force 30-Day Recertifications

SNAP Overhaul Begins Jan. 1: New Work Rules, State Junk‑Food Bans, January Deposit Dates Released

USDA Publishes January 2026 SNAP Calendar Ahead of New Eligibility and Work Rules

USDA Clears 18 State Waivers to Curb SNAP ‘Junk Food’ Purchases Under MAHA

USDA Approves Six More State Waivers to Restrict SNAP ‘Junk Food’ Purchases

SNAP Work Rules Expand to Age 64 as December Payments Resume Nationwide

SNAP Rule Changes Begin in December as USDA Confirms Regular Payment Schedules

Revanth Reddy Urges National Rollout of Telangana’s Free Fine Rice Scheme

USDA Orders All SNAP Recipients to Reapply as States Resume November Payments

USDA to Require Nationwide SNAP Reapplication After Data Review Flags Anomalies

SNAP Payments Resume After Shutdown as States Race to Complete November Deposits

USDA Moves to Fire SNAP Worker Over MSNBC Interview After Shutdown

SNAP Payments Restart After Shutdown Ends as States Move to Deliver Full November Benefits

USDA Orders States to Undo Full SNAP Payments as Supreme Court Pauses Mandate