SNAP & SUGAR: Arizona’s Taxpayer-Funded Soda Dilemma

Republicans say SNAP shouldn’t pay for soda, calling it a waste of taxpayer money—Democrats fire back, calling it government control over the poor.

🚨 BREAKING: HB2165 PASSES AS AMENDED, 7-5 🚨

The Arizona House has voted to advance HB2165, a bill that seeks to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase soft drinks. The measure cleared committee in a 7-5 vote after debate over government oversight and nutritional choices.