Since its formation, the Defense Health Agency has carried forward a...

The agency that handles SNAP benefits in Nevada is seeking approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restrict recipients from purchasing sugary drinks, energy drinks, and certain types of candy. If this does get approved, Nevada would join several other states in banning these items for SNAP recipients. The goal of the department is to promote good health. On Tuesday, during a legislative committee, officials told lawmakers that they will ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to appro