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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State Department Cuts $60+ Billion in Wasteful Spending

Secretary Rubio has retained programs that met specific criteria and support U.S. interests. The State Department has saved $60 billion in taxpayer funding after thoroughly reviewing all grants…

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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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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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USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest in Healthy Food Access

The initiative supports early-stage food retail projects to strengthen local access to affordable, nutritious foods. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Reinvestment Fund, is…

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USDA Distributes Disaster Food Assistance to Hurricane-Stricken States

Residents in hardest-hit counties qualify for a month of grocery expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that those most impacted by the recent hurricanes qualify for…

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Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue, States of Emergency Extended

Tens of thousands are still without power in North Carolina and Georgia. In Georgia, the Department of Health and Human Services is putting prescription replacement programs in place…

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USDA Reports 18 Million Households Face Hunger and Food Insecurity

Secretary Vilsack responds to highest numbers in a decade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual food security report, which showed that 18 million households,…

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USDA Offers D-SNAP for New Mexico Residents Affected by Natural Disasters

People in affected counties may be eligible who do not normally qualify for assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that low-income residents in parts of…

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