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Montana wants to ban ‘junk food’ from SNAP. Experts warn the waiver could backfire.

In late March, Montana became one of nearly two dozen states aiming to limit which foods low-income families can purchase with SNAP, the food assistance program funded by the federal government. Though Montana might be months or years away from putting the new food limitations into effect, experts say that SNAP restrictions threaten to place a significant administrative burden on grocery store owners, and could ultimately cut off access to affordable food.

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