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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says the idea of limiting families on the SNAP program from buying foods like soda and candy is “on (his) radar.” He is seen here speaking at an event for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in Gulfport, Miss., on Aug. 29, 2025. Photo by Ashton Pittman, Mississippi Free Press

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Mississippi families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could soon face limits on what foods they can buy, including soda and candy. Gov. Tate Reeves said the idea is “on (his) radar,” but that he has not yet reviewed a formal proposal.

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