Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Commissioner Nancy Buckner

Legislature

GOP SNAP bill could cost Alabama millions, require 800 new staff, commissioner says

The Department of Human Resources commissioner told senators they were “going to be astounded at the cost” of SB61.

January 22, 2026

Alabama distributes full SNAP benefits after shutdown disruption

Alabama DHR restored full November SNAP benefits after shutdown-related cuts, assuring recipients' payments would arrive on regular schedules.

November 14, 2025

Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing

Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028.

August 27, 2025

Supporters and opponents of child abuse procedure bill speak at public hearing

HB340 states that DHR must notify families of rights and improve transparency, but faces opposition over inhibiting investigations.

March 20, 2025