Secretary Rollins Signs Waivers to Amend SNAP in Indiana

Secretary Rollins signs waivers to amend SNAP in Indiana

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Indiana and Iowa, each commencing in 2026. “Indiana is proud to be a leader in the Make America Healthy Again initiative, and today Secretary Rollins signed our waiver to return SNAP in Indiana to its intended purpose: nutrition. President Trump and …

Indiana removes sugary drinks, candy from SNAP benefits

Indiana is removing sugary drinks and candy from SNAP benefits. This change, approved by the USDA, aims to improve nutrition for local families.

USDA approves Indiana’s waiver to remove sugary drinks from SNAP benefits

INDIANAPOLIS Indiana was among the first in the country to apply for a waiver to remove soft drinks and candy from SNAP benefits. On Friday, Brooke Rollins, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed Indianas waiver to remove sugary soft drinks and candy from the taxpayer-funded nutrition assistance program, SNAP.According to a news release from Governor Mike Braun's office, soda is the number one commodity purchased with SNAP benef…