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Delaware Senate defeats proposal to prohibit use of SNAP benefits on candy and soda

By Joseph Edelen
Posted 6/18/25

The Delaware Senate defeated a resolution June 17 that would have urged the governor to submit a waiver request to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase candy or sugary drinks.

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