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  "path": "/briefs/missouri-delays-snap-restrictions-on-candy-sugary-drinks-until-2027/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-08T10:55:26.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Economy",
    "Government + Politics",
    "Healthy SNAP",
    "Missouri Department of Social Services",
    "Missouri Grocers Association",
    "SNAP",
    "SUN Bucks",
    "U.S. Department of Agriculture"
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  "textContent": "Missouri is postponing its plan to prohibit the use of federal food aid to purchase candy, prepared desserts and sugary drinks until Feb. 15, 2027, after grocers warned they needed clearer guidance to enforce the new restrictions at the checkout. The delay will allow the Missouri Department of Social Services to develop educational materials to […]",
  "title": "Missouri delays SNAP restrictions on candy, sugary drinks until 2027"
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