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This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by GEOFF MULVIHILL at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: GEOFF MULVIHILL, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · June 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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A recent court ruling has impacted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. The decision affects how benefits from the program can be used. The ruling determined that the federal government cannot prevent the use of SNAP benefits to purchase certain items.

These items include candy and sugary drinks. Further details about the ruling and its implications are available from KOSA CBS7, a local news source in the Permian Basin area, including Midland, TX.

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Category: local · Published: June 23, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Source published	Jun 23, 2026
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Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

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