IN THE NEWS--WHAT STATES ARE AFFECTED---SODA, CANDY CUT FOR MANY SNAP USERS STARTING JANUARY 1ST

Millions of SNAP recipients are about to face new limitations on what they can use the federal assistance program to buy, including bans on soda, energy drinks and candy, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  At least 18 states will implement changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the new year, according to the USDA. First up in January: Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia. MORE AT Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?