SNAP benefits

Health / Governor

Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law

The legislative priorities, now law, include measures aimed at improving rural healthcare, eliminating cancer screening costs and limiting items Alabamians may purchase via SNAP.

April 16, 2026

Bill to limit SNAP benefits passed by House, sent to governor

Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy.

April 10, 2026

House committee grants SNAP junk food restriction bill a favorable review

Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill to ban purchasing candy and soda with nutritional assistance.

March 19, 2026

SNAP candy and soda ban clears Alabama Senate committee

Senator Robert Stewart warned that the state Legislature should not “legislate dignity away from Alabamians” before voting against the bill.

February 5, 2026

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 Arise discusses 2026 legislative priorities before session begins

Alabama Arise outlines 2026 priorities on hunger, education, justice and workers' rights, while urging early advocacy in a fast paced session.

January 13, 2026

Sen. Britt addresses Epstein files, upcoming changes to SNAP

A new federal healthcare plan will need to “drive down costs and still have, obviously, the accessibility,” Britt said.

November 19, 2025

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

Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis

The funds are intended to help support recipients facing uncertain access to food because of the shutdown.

November 5, 2025

Trump admin to partially fund SNAP benefits following court orders

In a Monday filing, the USDA said contingency funding would be used to “cover 50% of eligible households’ current allotments.”

November 4, 2025