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Governor Jim Pillen signs a letter of intent to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture notifying her of Nebraska’s intent to pursue a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or "SNAP," waiver, removing soda and energy drinks from SNAP allowable purchases.
Nebraska is the second state to submit such a waiver.
The SNAP program supports individuals and families with access to options to improve their health and well-being.
However, the Governor's Office says SNAP currently allows the purchase of any food or beverage that has a nutritional label, regardless of its nutritional value.
According to the USDA, soft drinks and soda are the most common SNAP purchase.
Approximately 75,000 households or 152,000 individuals receive SNAP benefits in Nebraska.
It is estimated 67,690 are young people.
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