Twix? Yes. Snickers? No. Why Braun’s SNAP candy ban leaves out some sweets

Gov. Mike Braun doesn’t want food stamp recipients in Indiana to use those benefits on soda or candy – but some of the most popular sweet treats wouldn’t be subject to such a ban if it eventually goes into effect.

Twix and Kit Kats would still be allowed if Braun gets the waiver from the federal government that he’s seeking as part of a new initiative to “Make Indiana Healthy Again,” announced this week alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Hershey and Snickers bars? Not so much…

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