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Colorado Public Radio · 13h

Colorado will restrict using SNAP benefits to buy soda and sugary beverages

Colorado has received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase soft drinks and sugary beverages.

KKTV on MSN · 5h

Changes to the SNAP program restricts the purchase of sugary drinks in Colorado

Colorado is still waiting to hear about two other proposed changes that would allow those who use SNAP to buy ready-to-eat hot food from grocery stores, and will allow farmers market vendors to accept SNAP payments. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is seeing changes.

KDVR-TV Denver on MSN · 1d

USDA allows Colorado to exempt soda, sugary drinks from SNAP benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allowed Colorado to exempt sugary beverages and soda from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds.

6 more states ban junk food from SNAP benefits

The Hill on MSN · 14h

Trump administration allows six more states to bar SNAP benefits for processed food

The Trump administration on Monday approved six additional states seeking to ban food stamp recipients from purchasing processed food. Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Texas and Florida received federal waivers to adjust Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) guidelines outlawing the purchase of junk food with state funds in 2026.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Six More States Ban Junk Food From SNAP Benefits

Six more states have banned junk food purchases from being bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced.

AL.com on MSN · 16h

6 more states ban candy, soda from food stamp benefits

Six more states have banned using food stamps to purchase junk food. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently signed waivers to change the definition of food that’s allowed to be purchased under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,

15hon MSN

Sodas will no longer be eligible to purchase with SNAP funds

Beverages with at least five grams of sweetener per 12 ounces will no longer be SNAP eligible. COLORADO, USA — Soon sodas and ...

Straight Arrow News on MSN1d

12 states to restrict SNAP purchases through USDA waivers

Twelve states will restrict SNAP purchases of unhealthy foods under new USDA waivers aimed at improving public health.

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Here’s how the Trump tax bill will impact Colorado, from Medicaid to new tax breaks to energy credits

The bill, ushered through Congress by Republican leadership and signed by Trump Friday, includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, ...

13h

New SNAP Rules Prioritize Healthy Eating, Aims To Curb Chronic Disease

The USDA has approved new state waivers to ban junk food from the SNAP program, backing Trump’s Make America Healthy Again ...

The Prowers Journal14h

Governor Polis Statement on Federal Approval of Colorado’s SNAP Waiver to Support Healthy Eating

DENVER – On May 13, 2025, Colorado submitted waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to ...

North Forty News18h

Colorado Moves to Prioritize Nutrition for SNAP Recipients

Colorado restricts SNAP use on sugary drinks, aiming to boost health access for families across Northern Colorado.

Scripps News on MSN15h

New SNAP rules: Candy and soda no longer covered in additional states

More states are heeding the Trump administration's call to file waivers to ban SNAP's usage on candy and soda.

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