Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) announced that Iowa's waiver to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to limit purchases made with SNAP benefits to healthy foods has been approved.

A waiver from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to limit purchases made with SNAP benefits has been

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced the waiver approval on Thursday.

There's been mixed reactions to Governor Kim Reynolds' push to restrict what food and drinks Iowans on SNAP can purchase.Iowa HHS is waiting for USDA approval t

Every dollar invested in SNAP generates $1.79 in economic activity, from farmers and truckers to grocers, meaning the proposed cuts would wipe out $537 billion for the food and agricultural industries over the next decade, according to NGA estimates.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little is seeking USDA approval to restrict SNAP purchases, removing soft drinks and candy to promote healthier choices.