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Jessica Umbro

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jessica Umbro

    Alabama DHR launches pilot program for new SNAP, TANF computer system (opens the original)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Department of Human Resources is launching a new computer system for the SNAP and TANF programs. The Alabama Combined Eligibility System, or ACES, is an integrated eligibility system that combines the 12 current systems into one modernized and streamlined software. This software will make the SNAP and RANF application process easier and more efficient, according to DHR. The pilot will launch on Monday, Oct. 5, across five counties: Montgomery, Elmore, Tuscal

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jessica Umbro

    New law aims to crack down on cryptocurrency fraud (opens the original)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A new Alabama law takes effect Oct. 1. designed to crack down on cryptocurrency fraud. According to the Alabama Securities Commission, cryptocurrency scams have already cost Alabama consumers millions of dollars in 2026. Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that is harder to track since it is not exchanged through traditionally regulated financial institutions. “I know the kiosk operators certainly don’t want users losing money to fraud and other criminal activi

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jessica Umbro

    Read the results of the Alabama Public Television survey (opens the original)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The results of a survey to gauge the public’s opinion on Alabama Public Television programming were released Tuesday. On Sept. 16, the Alabama Educational Television Foundation Authority voted to spend nearly $40,000 out of APT’s rainy day fund to Cygnal, a self-described, center-right consulting firm. According to Al.com, at their meeting in Huntsville Tuesday, the Alabama Educational Television Commission did not take any action on the survey but said they will meet i

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Jessica Umbro

    Worsening drought conditions weigh on Alabama cattle farmers (opens the original)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Drought and abnormally dry conditions are affecting most Alabamians, including cattle farmers. Conditions are worst in the Black Belt and southern Alabama, although 90 percent of the state is either listed as “abnormally dry,” in “moderate drought,” or in “severe drought.” “We’re on heavy clay soil which holds water pretty good, but when we get dry, we get really dry,” said Jimmy Holliman, a farmer out of Marion Junction, just outside of Selma. According to Holliman, hi

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Jessica Umbro

    New Alabama state law will look to streamline voting restoration process (opens the original)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A new state law looks to make it easier to restore voting rights after a conviction. Senate Bill 24 got support from members of both parties at Alabama’s state house during the 2026 legislative session. “Getting out and voting, no matter who you vote for, is one of the most important ways that we can all serve,” said Aylia McKee-Stovall, chief public defender for Montgomery Co. According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, there are currently more than 27,000 inma

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