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Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Travis Loller, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this decision are available from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio, TX.
In a recent development, Arkansas is proceeding with a ban on using government food aid to purchase certain items. The ban, which takes effect on Wednesday, targets candy and soda bought with SNAP benefits. This move comes despite a recent federal court ruling that found similar restrictions in other states to be in violation of federal law.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the plan on Monday. Further details on this decision are available from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio , TX.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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