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CHIP enrollment has increased in recent years and ADPH aims to boost funding from the General Fund by 61 percent in 2026.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Law enforcement leaders across Alabama endorse Pamela Casey for attorney general
Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden announces run for reelection
Jay Mitchell urges Katherine Robertson to return “dark money”
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Troy Stubbs
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth endorses Chris Beeker for Public Service Commission
- Governor
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
- Legislature
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
- Economy
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
- National
Alabama delegation reacts to spending bill failure as shutdown deadline looms
Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk
Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
- Education
New director to lead high performance computing and data center at UA
A&M President Wims testifies before Congress on agriculture, food security threats
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
- Health
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Non-emergency medical transporters express frustration with Alabama Medicaid Agency
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
- Opinion
Local news
Huntsville's Civic Engagement Academy Fall 2024 opens registration, hoping to foster community involvement in local government.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey awarded $3.9 million toward 12 projects across the state through funding created by the Rebuild Alabama Act
State
Gov. Ivey awarded the grant to the Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit that trains law enforcement and assists in operations.
Legislature
AG Marshall announced Rep. Kelvin Lawrence's felony charges of forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument
Congress
If the bill passes the Senate, the Alabama Underwater Forest would become a federally protected marine sanctuary
Infrastructure
Over $100,000 in state funding will go towards improving and adding to municipal airports in Shelby County and Fairhope
Infrastructure
Alabama will receive $79 million over the next five years for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and vocational training in the field.
Education
The number of Alabama third-graders reading below grade level in 2024 is almost half of the number from 2023.
State
Congressman Barry Moore intends to reduce instability and traumatic experiences in child welfare cases with a bipartisan bill.