In a move to regulate food purchases, Arkansas is set to implement restrictions on what SNAP recipients can buy. The new rules will prohibit the use of taxpayer-funded food assistance benefits to purchase junk food.

This change is part of a broader trend, as other states have also implemented similar bans. Arkansas is the latest to join this group, with the restrictions taking effect on July 1.

For more information on the specifics of the restrictions and which other states have implemented similar bans, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 7 Austin.