Reynolds’ waiver to restrict SNAP eligible foods approved by USDA

Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch

Posted 5/27/25

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ waiver to exclude foods like candy and soft drinks from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Iowa.

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