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Arkansas Moves Ahead with SNAP Candy and Soda Ban

Arkansas will ban SNAP purchases of candy and soda starting Wednesday, despite a federal judge ruling similar restrictions in other states violated law. Governor Sanders cites chronic disease concerns, though research on health benefits remains mixed.