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Mayor Woodfin proposed $1 million in emergency aid and a citywide food drive to help the 23,000 Birmingham residents losing SNAP benefits.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Caroleene Dobson
Democratic Congressional aspirant Lee McInnis explains his candidacy
Doug Jones’ candidacy sparks strong reactions ahead of governor’s race
Morgan Murphy is running to be the next Tommy Tuberville
Keith O. Williams announces candidacy for Alabama House District 55
- Governor
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor urges Alabama Public Television to pause PBS split
Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of bipartisan Tax Court Improvement Act
Rep. Sewell releases video urging passage of the Rosa Parks Day Act
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bipartisan aviation safety bills
Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
- Education
Troy University chancellor announces his retirement plan
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
- Health
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day
Medical Association awards medical students scholarships
- Opinion
Opinion | The American Dream didn’t fail us—our politics did
Opinion | Why college football is a perfect metaphor for economic inequality
Opinion | Could this be … a sign of hope?
Opinion | Thanksgiving and the unfinished American promise
Opinion | Katie Britt shows the courage to lead during partisan times
SNAP stories
Opinion
If the two parties were the same, Democrats would allow the suffering from the Republicans' plans and then reap the benefits.
Congress
Britt joined the Keep SNAP Funded Act to ensure 750,000 Alabamians who rely on SNAP would not miss their benefits during a government shutdown.
Congress
Sewell and House Democrats demanded the Trump administration protect SNAP benefits, highlighting the potential consequences for millions of families.
Municipal elections
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.
Legislature
A new proposal emerged to expand healthy food options in Alabama through SNAP.
Featured Opinion
Singling out one, tiny aspect of one of the unhealthiest populations in the world seems designed to punish, not help.
Health
Advocates and clergy are protesting deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural healthcare, delivering caskets to symbolize lives lost due to the budget.
News
Senator Arthur Orr said legislators “will need to find the money” as the federal government reduces funding for SNAP administrative costs.
Congress
A website highlights job losses, health care cuts and increased costs for Alabamians thanks to Trump's spending bill.