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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.

October 23, 2025

New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility

A new proposal emerged to expand healthy food options in Alabama through SNAP.

October 1, 2025

Prohibiting candy, soda for SNAP isn’t a bad idea, just a lazy one

Singling out one, tiny aspect of one of the unhealthiest populations in the world seems designed to punish, not help.

August 21, 2025

Protesters to deliver caskets to Tuberville office over deadly budget cuts

Advocates and clergy are protesting deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural healthcare, delivering caskets to symbolize lives lost due to the budget.

August 18, 2025

Alabama SNAP faces impending federal cuts, possible restrictions on purchases

Senator Arthur Orr said legislators “will need to find the money” as the federal government reduces funding for SNAP administrative costs.

July 17, 2025

New website provides state-by-state info on detrimental effects of “Big, Beautiful Bill”

A website highlights job losses, health care cuts and increased costs for Alabamians thanks to Trump's spending bill.

July 16, 2025

Advocates warn of SNAP, healthcare cuts in budget bill

Advocacy groups warned a federal budget bill would cause chaos in Alabama, with potential cuts to food assistance and healthcare, impacting nearly 800,000 residents.

June 27, 2025

“Big Beautiful Bill” would threaten local economies, increase inequality

APR spoke with three experts about the likely effects of Congressional Republicans’ current proposal for the federal budget.

June 20, 2025

When did Tuberville start caring about SNAP?

If the Senate’s budget is signed into law, the state of Alabama will still be stuck with the bill.

June 18, 2025