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Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says
By Nick Viviani at FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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