A recent court decision has impacted the use of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The ruling determined that the government cannot prevent the use of these benefits to purchase certain items. The items in question include candy and sugary drinks, such as soda.

This decision affects the federally funded program, which is run by individual states. Further details about the ruling and its implications are available from KPRC 2 in Tomball, TX. The decision is noted to have been made on a Monday, but additional information about the ruling and its potential effects can be found through the source.