Montana candy, soft drink SNAP waiver gets federal approval

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 414

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The State of Montana received federal approval from the United States Department of Agriculture to ban soft drinks, junk food, and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

SNAP is a federal program administered by the USDA. Montana joins 22 other states in banning soft drinks, junk food and candy from its SNAP program.

Gov. Greg Gianforte, in a press release, said the state was making, “bold steps to Make America Healthy Again,” …

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