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SNAP Bans Reversed at Retailers | Charleston News
States like West Virginia tried to ban SNAP recipients from buying sugary drinks and snacks, forcing retailers to overhaul systems and train staff—often falling on small store owners to handle it all. But a federal judge halted the bans, and the USDA ordered retailers to resume sales, sending businesses scrambling to reverse course. Customers were confused and frustrated, while stores struggled with shifting rules and angry shoppers. Now, the USDA has officially ended the bans, and most retailers have flipped the switch back by the weekend—but the chaos highlights how policy flip-flops hit…
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