Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased with food stamps

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. applauds after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order that aims to improve the health of Oklahomans on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sean Murphy)