Reynolds expresses hope for federal appeal of SNAP ‘unhealthy’ food restrictions

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 803

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Though Iowa will not be the one to file court action, Gov. Kim Reynolds said she hoped the federal government will appeal a federal judge’s June decision to stop Iowa and other states from implementing restrictions on “unhealthy” purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted Iowa a waiver allowing the state to exclude certain food and drinks, like soda and candy, from being purchased using SNAP, which took …

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