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

Summer EBT

News

New summer EBT benefits coming to families with eligible school children

The one-time $120 grocery benefit will be automatically issued to eligible school-aged children.

May 23, 2025

Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House

One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program.

May 3, 2024

Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding

The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates.

May 1, 2024

Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program

The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs.

April 29, 2024

Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget

An Alabama Library Association official also called on the education budget to restore funding to the Alabama Public Library Service.

April 25, 2024

Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children

Summer EBT funding would help bridge the hunger gap when school is out for 545,000 Alabama children.

April 15, 2024