A former USDA employee was key to accessing and registering false codes at EBT terminals. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged six individuals with running a fraud…
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USDA to Require Full State Data Sharing for SNAP Oversight
Secretary Rollins says her department is focused on “appropriate and lawful participation.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently announced new requirements for…
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USDA Commends Dairy Industry for Removing Artificial Colors from School Lunch Program
The changes will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins commended the International Dairy Foods Association on its voluntary commitment to remove artificial…
Read MoreUSDA Strengthens SNAP Eligibility Verification
New guidance directs states to enhance identity and immigration checks in response to Executive Order on benefit eligibility. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed Acting Deputy Under Secretary for…
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Three States Request USDA Waivers to Remove Candy, Soda from SNAP
The states have requested to ban soda and candy from nutritional assistance. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas and Governor Mike Braun of Indiana filed a waiver with…
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West Virginia Collaborates with HHS to Ban Harmful Food Dyes in Schools
The state has also partnered with federal officials to promote healthier nutrition choices and limit soda purchases under SNAP. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.…
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State Department Cuts $60+ Billion in Wasteful Spending
Secretary Rubio has retained programs that met specific criteria and support U.S. interests. The State Department has saved $60 billion in taxpayer funding after thoroughly reviewing all grants…
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USDA Affirms Commitment to Global Food Assistance
Foreign Agricultural Service continues support for McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will…
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USDA Secretary Announces Junk Fee Elimination Policy for School Meal Programs
The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…
Read MoreUSDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest in Healthy Food Access
The initiative supports early-stage food retail projects to strengthen local access to affordable, nutritious foods. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Reinvestment Fund, is…
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