北达科他州寻求联邦批准限制自2026年起糖和糖饮料的SNAP福利。 North Dakota seeks federal approval to limit SNAP benefits for candy and sugary drinks starting in 2026.

北达科他州正在寻求一项联邦豁免,以限制糖和含糖饮料的SNAP福利,目的是改善公共卫生,增加其从500亿美元的农村健康改革方案获得资金的机会。 North Dakota is seeking a federal waiver to restrict SNAP benefits for candy and sugary drinks, aiming to improve public health and boost its chances of securing funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. 该州计划在11月5日之前申请美国农业部批准,修改可能于2026年生效。 The state plans to apply for USDA approval by November 5, with changes potentially taking effect in 2026. 具体产品定义仍在拟订中,官员正在与零售商合作,以确保平稳过渡,特别是在农村地区。 Specific product definitions are still being developed, and officials are working with retailers to ensure a smooth transition, especially in rural areas. 虽然至少有12个州已经获得类似的豁免,但北达科他州的提案仍在审查之中,引起立法者对非营养食品的定义和政策对小企业的影响反应不一。 While at least 12 states have already received similar waivers, North Dakota’s proposal remains under review, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers over the definition of non-nutritious foods and the policy’s impact on small businesses.