SNAP benefit amounts for 2026 vary by household size and income. This article explains the maximum monthly benefits and how ...

Starting February 18, 2026, Louisiana will implement significant changes to its SNAP program, restricting the purchase of ...

Louisiana will restrict the use of SNAP benefits for certain food items starting February 18, 2026. The new rules prohibit using SNAP funds to buy soft drinks, energy drinks, candy, gum, and mints.

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The signature legislation of President Donald Trump’s first year in office cuts taxes and makes major policy changes to ...

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - New rules governing how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can be used in Louisiana will take effect next month, changing what items can be purchased ...

A Massachusetts native on the national frontline of targeting SNAP fraud says the Bay State’s “lax controls” enabled an alleged operation that obtained nearly $7 million in benefits out of tiny ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in Louisiana will no longer be able to buy certain food items using benefits starting Feb. 18, 2026.

Nevada officials are preparing to seek federal approval to change how benefits can be spent.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Five states begin restricting SNAP purchases of soda, candy and junk foods starting January 1, affecting 1.4 ...