Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, for soda and energy drinks after receiving a waiver from the Agriculture Department.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday signed the first waiver in U.S. history to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase with SNAP in Nebraska, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. SNAP already cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco and hot foods.
