In Illinois, the problem is more pronounced. In 2000, 6.8% of Illinoisans were on SNAP. Today, 15.1% of Illinoisans are on ...

The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts from being bought with SNAP benefits.

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is cosponsoring a bill that would prohibit people from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to buy junk food. The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude ...