Reynolds says in an effort to save money, lawmakers are in talks to remove soda and candy from the benefits. In turn, Reynolds says this would also hopefully improve health and lower what the state ...

States will pay a larger share of the food assistance program that served an average of 752,000 Alabamians last year.

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In the summer of 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue to provide vital food assistance to millions of Americans. Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA ...

Alabama residents using food stamps will be banned from using them to buy candy or soda in the future if a Republican state senator gets his wish.

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The health system has submitted a letter of intent to the State of Alabama and intends to formally apply for a certificate of need later this summer.

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Butler, 81, was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1982. He moved over to the state senate in 1994, where he has served for 23 years.