Alabama Lawmakers Push to Ban Junk Food with SNAP
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Alabama lawmakers, led by Representative Reed Ingram, are advocating for a ban on junk food purchases using SNAP benefits. They argue that items like soda, candy, and gum are luxuries, not essentials, and aim to promote healthier choices. The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to exclude candy and soda from SNAP-eligible foods, which is now being reviewed by the House.
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