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Reviewed EBT and SNAP news items that may affect Connecticut households. National items are included only when they are relevant across states.
Updated on: July 24, 2026
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A June 22, 2026 federal district court decision vacated USDA approvals that allowed several states to restrict SNAP purchases such as soda and candy. The ruling is affecting the July–August 2026 window because some state restrictions were scheduled to begin during that period, including Arkansas on July 1, Tennessee on July 31, Hawaii on August 1, and South Carolina on August 31.
Connecticut announced that SNAP recipients who lost food purchased with SNAP benefits because of long-duration power outages from the July 4, 2026 storm may be eligible for replacement benefits. Losses had to be reported to the Department of Social Services by July 14, 2026; replacement benefits are limited to the amount of the loss, up to the household’s monthly benefit.