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Food benefits for low income families at risk in a government shutdown, White House says
WASHINGTON — As Congress barrels toward a partial government shutdown, the White House Monday warned that a program that helps millions of low income families afford healthy food could see substantial cuts. The White House released a state-by-state breakdown, estimating that nearly 7 million people who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, […]
New Alabama grocery tax reduction bill would cut state rate to 2%
A new bill to reduce the state’s grocery tax on food has the support of all 35 members of the Alabama Senate, a potentially crucial development to getting it passed. SB 257, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, would lower the 4% state sales tax on food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to […]
Grocery sales tax reduction bills filed in Alabama Legislature
The chair of the House’s education budget committee Wednesday filed legislation to reduce the state grocery tax – but on certain items, and only under certain conditions. HB250, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, could phase out the 4% state sales tax on food covered by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and […]