GREENVILLE, S.C. —

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Latest Forecast

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McMaster issued Executive Order 2025-30 , directing the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) to submit a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"South Carolina is doing her part to Make America Healthy Again," said McMaster. "This request is a light-touch, common-sense approach that ensures these federal taxpayer dollars are being used to help families purchase healthy, nutritious food – not unhealthy candy a

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