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USDA Approves New Food Stamp Restrictions for 4 States

Many states are disallowing soda and other sugary drinks. A small number are targeting energy drinks and candy.
USDA Approves New Food Stamp Restrictions for 4 States
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks to reporters in Washington on Feb. 12, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
3/4/2026|Updated: 3/4/2026
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on March 4 approved new restrictions for food stamps in Kansas, Nevada, Ohio, and Wyoming.

“Real food is the foundation of healthier families and healthier communities,” Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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