Alabama Senate passes bill to ban soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits

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Alabama Senate passed a bill to ban soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits, aiming to combat obesity. The bill requires the state to seek a federal waiver to restrict these items, citing health concerns and a link between SNAP participants and Medicaid. Similar waivers have been approved for 18 other states, with the bill now moving to the House for consideration.


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