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House votes to end shutdown, Alabama delegation split on party lines
Alabama's U.S. House lawmakers returned to Washington after more than 50 days for a vote to bring an end to the shutdown.
Senate passes bill to end shutdown, moves to House; Britt at center of negotiations.
The federal government is one step closer to reopening after the Senate passed a new funding measure Monday.
Britt involved in bipartisan talks on how to end the shutdown
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt is playing a pivotal role in bipartisan conversations aimed at ending the shutdown gridlock.
Ivey directs $2M of emergency funds to food banks to support SNAP recipients
The $2 million will go toward eight food banks in Alabama, which serve all of the state's 67 counties.
Alabama food banks expect ‘unprecedented’ demand as SNAP benefits halt
The pause is already testing food banks and pantries statewide. Feeding Alabama has warned that demand will be “unprecedented.”
‘No solution.’ Alabama WIC could run out of money if shutdown persists
Food aid for 111,000 Alabama mothers and children at risk as shutdown stalls funding.
How the federal shutdown will impact K-12, higher education
The federal government shutdown is expected to cause immediate disruption for Alabama schools and colleges.
Alabama GOP legislators urge U.S. Senate to avoid a government shutdown
State GOP leaders warn a shutdown would hurt Alabama’s workers, military families and local economies as Senate talks stall over funding deal.
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