Three States Request USDA Waivers to Remove Candy, Soda from SNAP

The states have requested to ban soda and candy from nutritional assistance. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas and Governor Mike Braun of Indiana filed a waiver with…

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West Virginia Collaborates with HHS to Ban Harmful Food Dyes in Schools

The state has also partnered with federal officials to promote healthier nutrition choices and limit soda purchases under SNAP. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.…

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USDA and HHS Collaborate on 2025 Dietary Guidelines Review

Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins seek transparency through the line-by-line review. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a joint…

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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Kentucky and West Virginia

The region recently experienced severe storms, flooding, and mudslides. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to residents in…

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USDA Affirms Commitment to Global Food Assistance

Foreign Agricultural Service continues support for McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will…

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President Trump Orders Commission to Make America Health Again

He issued the order after the Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as HHS Secretary. The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as the new secretary of…

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USDA Offers D-SNAP Assistance to California Wildfire Victims

Over 80,000 households in 28 zip codes are eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that residents of Los Angeles County are eligible to participate in its…

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Congress Passes 11th-Hour Funding to Keep Government Running

The president signed the legislation on Saturday. The House of Representatives finally passed a continuing late Friday, which the Senate quickly approved in the early morning hours on…

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FDA and USDA Seek Public Input on Food Date Labeling to Reduce Waste

Federal agencies seek to clarify “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By” terms to prevent food waste. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture…

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USDA Secretary Announces Junk Fee Elimination Policy for School Meal Programs

The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…

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