NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week more changes to SNAP benefits in six states, including Tennessee.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins signed waivers to remove coverage for certain “unhealthy” foods from SNAP benefits, meaning the food stamp program will no longer pay for those items. Gov. Bill Lee requested the waiver in August.

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This comes as many Tennesseans continue feeling the impact of the pause in SNAP benefits that unfolded during the government shutdown.

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