Alabama deals with a $35 million SNAP budget shortfall as lawmakers look at potential cuts.
This year’s federal budget has made a significant change regarding SNAP, reducing the federal government’s contribution to administrative costs from 50% to 25% starting in the latter half of 2026. According to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 735,000 people in Alabama rely on SNAP, with benefits averaging less than $200 per […]
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed shares budget plan with City Council
Montgomery’s Proposed Budget for 2026 On Tuesday, Montgomery Mayor Stephen L. Reid presented a proposed budget for the General Fund Management and Debt Services for 2026 to the City Council. This budget, totaling $353.2 million, marks a 6.5% increase from the last year. Reid emphasized that the budget reflects the city’s growth and the values […]
Cochise County Health Department budget talks emphasize economic growth and tax issues
Kochise County Health Department Update Meeting The Kochise County Health Department held a quarterly update meeting on August 14, 2025, to discuss pressing budget issues and the department’s role in community health. A major focus was on the financial hurdles faced by the sector, particularly a notable budget deficit and considerations regarding possible new taxes. […]
Protesters will bring caskets to Tuberville’s office in response to harmful budget cuts.
Protests Across Alabama Against Budget Cuts On August 18th, low-wage workers, religious leaders, and advocates congregated outside Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s office in Montgomery as part of a larger, coordinated protest across 12 states. The demonstration aimed to challenge what organizers described as “big, bad, fatal, destructive budget bills.” Taking place at 12:30 PM in Church […]
City leaders aim to support immigration defense, but the budget issues create challenges.
City Council Faces Funding Challenges for Immigration Support Recently, after the Trump administration intensified its immigration policies, Los Angeles City Council member Isabel Jurad began exploring funding avenues to assist the city’s undocumented residents. During a meeting on June 10th, she requested city administrator Matt Szabo to outline options for securing at least $1 million […]
Judge instructs budget office to disclose details on spending choices
Budget Office Required to Reissue Spending Information WASHINGTON – The White House Budget Office is set to re-launch its website by Friday, which details how it plans to spend the funding approved by Congress. This move follows a recent federal court ruling. According to an opinion from the U.S. DC Circuit Court of Appeals filed […]
Thatcher Community Marks Eighth Street Ribbon Cutting During Budget Approval Meeting
Graham County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap A recent meeting of the Graham County Board of Supervisors focused on essential discussions about the county budget and various upcoming events. Taking place on August 4, 2025, the meeting emphasized the necessity of approving the budget promptly, in line with state regulations. The board confirmed that the […]
Cochise County officials encouraged to maintain the jail in Bisbee for budget effectiveness
This article summarizes key points discussed in a meeting related to the county jail’s future location in Kochise County. Community members shared their perspectives, emphasizing the significance of keeping prisons where they are, alongside considerations for logistics, finances, and their local impact. Several attendees raised concerns about the considerable expenses that would arise from relocating […]
Newt Gingrich: Republicans Can Succeed in November By Backing the Budget Bill
Democrats have centered their 2026 campaign around a significant piece of legislation, but it seems to be underpinned by various falsehoods and misleading information. The left-leaning media appears to echo the Democratic agenda while downplaying accurate coverage of this law. Every Republican incumbent and candidate should be ready to talk about OBBB. It’s touted as […]
County Board Greenlights Initial Budget for 2025-2026 During Health Insurance Protection
A recent meeting on July 21, 2025, brought together the Graham County Board of Supervisors, who concentrated on finalizing the reserve budget for 2025-2026. County manager Welker took the lead, outlining how department heads and elected officials collaborated in putting together this budget. The board took a moment to acknowledge the hard work that went […]