Gov. Kay Ivey to send $2 million to Alabama food banks amid SNAP suspension

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will send $2 million in state emergency funds to eight state food banks amid federal suspension of the ...

Alabama Department of Public Health concerned thousands of Alabamians will lose food benefits

With close to 800,000 Alabamians depending on SNAP benefits for food, Dr. Harris says he’s concerned they’ll lose that ...

Can Alabama fund SNAP benefits? Ivey says Democrats should ‘get on board’ and end government shutdown

“As Alabama DHR noted, SNAP benefits are 100% federally funded, and therefore, U.S. Food and Nutrition Services controls the issuance of these benefits on EBT cards,” Gina Maiola, Ivey’s ...

Outline of potential deal to end shutdown emerges as senators continue talks

Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote ...

SNAP suspension threatens Alabama grocery stores, $2.5B economic impact

The grocers association said any cuts or interruptions to the program could cost Alabama up to $1.7 billion in annual federal funds, resulting in a $2.55 billion economic loss. That would put “rural ...
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In a small Alabama town, a dentist weighs whether to stop treating kids on Medicaid

Sometimes, in a quiet moment between appointments, Dr. Carson Cruise runs the financial numbers through his head. They make a ...

Central Alabama Water board to discuss Lake Purdy Dam examination

Central Alabama Water's Board of Directors is set to convene on Oct. 29 for a special meeting to discuss the examination of ...