Colorado has received federal approval to implement a statewide restriction prohibiting the purchase of certain “soft drinks” using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Summer EBT benefits starting April 30, 2026. Amid a surge of Republican governors imposing SNAP restrictions, Colorado’s governor stands out as unlike other Democratic governors who have explicitly rejected SNAP choice restrictions as a violation of the dignity and economic freedom that should be enjoyed by all grocery shoppers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a proposed rule on September 25, 2025, to update staple food-stocking standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While improving access to nutritious food is an important goal, the proposed rule raises serious concerns about weakening food access for SNAP participants.
March 2–6 marks National School Breakfast Week — a time to celebrate the power of the federal School Breakfast Program nationwide and to recognize the vital role it plays in helping students learn, grow, and thrive.
