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.
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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.
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.
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.
“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.
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See recent postsWhen 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.
Town hall to address federal threats to food aid, health care in Alabama
Potential federal budget cuts could severely impact food assistance and health care access for hundreds of thousands of Alabamians.
May 29, 2025
Alabama Arise slams budget bill’s cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
The statewide anti‐poverty group warns the House’s “Big Beautiful” omnibus budget will shift $300 million in SNAP costs to Alabama and slash Medicaid funding.
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See recent postsFeeding the Gulf Coast warns of serious impacts from proposed federal cuts
The food bank says the House budget reconciliation package’s deep cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and nonprofit tax deductions will devastate vulnerable Gulf Coast communities.