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Fed holds key interest rate at 3.9% as inflation remains elevated
By Marcus Chen
SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM · 1 min read
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
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