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Arkansas is rolling out a bold new SNAP restriction starting July 1, banning benefits from covering sugary snacks and drinks like candy and soda — a move Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders calls “common sense” to curb obesity and diabetes. With one-third of Arkansans living with diabetes or pre-diabetes and 40% classified as obese, the state hopes these limits will prevent future health crises. Arkansas joins eight other states with similar bans, while federal courts have halted similar efforts in five others — yet Arkansas’ plan stands. The SNAP program, which costs over $100 billion annually and supports tens of millions nationwide, remains a key federal lifeline — even as states take the reins on how its funds are spent.

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