Legislators alerted to increasing SNAP expenses in Alabama during budget meeting
Alabama Lawmakers Face Potential Budget Challenges This week, Alabama lawmakers received a warning about possible changes to the Federal Nutrition Assistance Rules, which could result in over $200 million added to the state budget by 2028. During a meeting of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, the Nancy Buckner Committee of Human Resources discussed how federal […]
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 […]
Banning candy and soda from SNAP isn’t a bad concept, but it is an easy shortcut.
Questioning the Use of Tax Dollars for Unhealthy Foods It seems wrong to use tax money to fund foods and beverages that are detrimental to people’s health. This puts me in an awkward position. In Alabama, a proposal from Republican Senator Arthur Orr aims to prevent those receiving supplemental nutrition assistance from buying soft drinks […]
Tennessee requests federal permission to remove soda and sugary foods from SNAP benefits
Tennessee is pursuing a federal exemption that would limit the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase certain sugary drinks and processed foods, as announced by Gov. Bill Lee on Friday. The exemption aims to allow SNAP beneficiaries to use their funds to buy hot chicken items, like rotisserie and grilled chicken, […]
Alabama’s SNAP program is facing upcoming federal budget cuts and potential limits on what can be bought.
Alabama’s SNAP Program Faces Changes About one in five residents in Alabama benefits from the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as “Food Stamps.” According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 350,000 low-income households receive an average of $192 per person through this program, which can be spent only on certain eligible […]
7 Things: Genuine Mexican restaurants in Alabama raided by ICE; media misrepresenting Epstein documents; Orr aims to eliminate junk food from SNAP benefits; and more …
News Highlights 7. Republicans have narrowly moved forward with a plan aimed at cutting funding for various programs. It will be brought to the Senate floor, but there’s likely to be significant opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans, meaning that it might not pass as easily as they hope. 6. US Senator Tommy Tuberville […]
Alabama considers joining states that want to prohibit candy and soda from SNAP benefits
Alabama Eyes Restrictions on SNAP Purchases Alabama is contemplating joining the ranks of 10 other states that aim to prohibit the use of Supplementary Nutrition Support Program (SNAP) benefits for candy and soda purchases. This proposed initiative is part of a broader national discussion on whether taxpayer money should be allocated towards sugary and high-fat […]
Rural hospitals, SNAP reductions, Medicaid: Democrats put pressure on Republicans with challenging votes on major legislation
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans were quiet on Monday after President Donald Trump introduced a version of the “Big Beautiful” tax incentives and spending reduction bill, aiming to push it into law by a voluntary July 4 deadline. However, the Democrats in the Chamber of Commerce are forcing GOP members to take a stand on contentious […]
Analysis: Alabama Arise states that Trump’s budget aims at Medicaid and SNAP, but the evidence does not support this.
Alabama Nonprofit Challenges Trump’s Tax and Spending Plans In Alabama, a nonprofit organization is actively pushing back against President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending measures currently being discussed in the Senate. On their website, they mention that they focus on advocating for policy changes aimed at assisting marginalized Alabamians who face poverty. A press […]
Tennessee ‘prepared to comply’ with Trump administration demand for personal data of SNAP recipients
The Trump administration has requested a mountain of personal data from states regarding snap recipients, which will provide support to low-income families for food purchases. (Photo: Getty Images) Tennessee is ready to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with sensitive personal data about low-income recipients of federal food stamp aid, a spokesperson for the state […]