By Chris Sanders The U.S. House voted Thursday, July 2, for final passage of a budget bill that will make basic needs like ...

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

Around 761,100 people in Alabama, or roughly 15% of the state’s population, receive assistance from SNAP, according to 2022 data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

According to the Alabama DHR, the average monthly benefit is about $121. To apply for Alabama SNAP benefits, you can visit MyDHR to create an account and fill out the online application.

Alabama, now 4-1 overall, 2-0 against SEC opponents, and ranked No. 11 by the Associated Press, plays at Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0) this Saturday in College Station, Texas.

Alabama lawmakers have set their sights on the state’s health crisis, filing legislation to support rural hospitals and incentivize physicians to work in underserved communities. “When you ...