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North Dakota plans to seek federal permission to prohibit using SNAP benefits for items like soda and candy.

The proposed change is part of an effort to secure more federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program.

If approved, the changes could be implemented next year and would affect about 57,000 SNAP recipients in the state.

Some foods such as soda and candy may soon be prohibited purchases in North Dakota through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, officials said Tuesday.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services plans to seek permission from the federal government to prohibit certain foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits. The proposal was mentioned Tuesday to a legislative committee but details are still being

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