The 18 states banning junk food for SNAP users beginning in 2026 include:

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The states implementing junk‑food restrictions under federal waivers are:

1. Arkansas
2. Colorado
3. Florida
4. Hawaii
5. Idaho
6. Indiana
7. Iowa
8. Louisiana
9. Missouri
10. Nebraska
11. North Dakota
12. Oklahoma
13. South Dakota
14. Tennessee
15. Texas
16. Utah
17. Virginia
18. West Virginia

https://www.newsweek.com/snap-benefits-changes-2026-11218279

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