States will pay a larger share of the food assistance program that served an average of 752,000 Alabamians last year.

Alabama Republicans back Trump budget plan despite past deficit warnings Updated: Apr. 12, 2025, 6:16 a.m. | Published: Apr. 12, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

They’ve railed against deficits. They’ve voted down spending packages. But this week, Alabama’s Republican House members backed President Donald Trump’s endorsed budget blueprint expected ...

An average of 750,000 people received SNAP benefits in Alabama last year, an average monthly benefit of about $200. That amounted to about $1.8 billion during fiscal year 2024.

Special Series Interview highlights An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect July 3, 20255:03 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he’s drafting a bill that would keep SNAP recipients from buying candy. He said it’s about the health of our state, but … ...

The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. The bill would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (Alfa) to sell health plans to farmers and anyone else who joins the organization.

Updated Mon, May 12th 2025 at 12:19 PM U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (WRGB) TOPICS: SNAP Hunger crisis Chuck Schumer Food insecurity USDA cuts Food banks New York Regional food bank ...