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

Reynolds says in an effort to save money, lawmakers are in talks to remove soda and candy from the benefits. In turn, ...

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.

Around 761,100 people in Alabama, or roughly 15% of the state’s population, receive assistance from SNAP, according to 2022 data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

By Chris Sanders The U.S. House voted Thursday, July 2, for final passage of a budget bill that will make basic needs like ...