BOISE, Idaho - Idaho joined several other states Friday, asking the federal government to let the state prohibit people using SNAP money from buying soda and candy.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed a bill banning candy and soda purchases on SNAP food assistance. Author: Taylor Nichols Published: 3:18 PM PDT May 17, 2025 ...

Idaho will try to ban a food assistance program from covering candy and soda. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law House Bill 109, which requires the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to ...