Birmingham commits $1M toward emergency relief for SNAP families
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 lawmakers clash over continuation of government shutdown
Lawmakers debated the potential impacts of the federal government shutdown, focusing on expiring SNAP benefits and Affordable Care Act tax credits.
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Sen. Britt joins legislation to protect SNAP benefits for Alabamians
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.
October 28, 2025
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration continue SNAP benefits during shutdown
Sewell and House Democrats demanded the Trump administration protect SNAP benefits, highlighting the potential consequences for millions of families.
October 27, 2025
Alabama Arise hosts webinar series detailing impacts of Republican “Big Beautiful Bill”
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.
Faith leaders protest outside Sen. Britt’s office, demand Big Beautiful Bill reversal
Clergy and community leaders peacefully demonstrated, demanding an end to cuts to healthcare, food assistance and other social safety net programs.
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Troy University announced it will offer a scholarship equal to tuition assistance for military students affected by the government shutdown.
Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests
Millions of Americans are set to voice their opposition to increasingly authoritarian actions by the Trump administration in a coordinated grassroots effort.
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
“This is about more than numbers on a page. It’s about the lives and livelihoods of the people that I represent,” Sewell said.