State Justice Department reaches agreement with Alabama Medicaid to end sobriety mandate Alabama Medicaid had a longstanding sobriety restriction that denied coverage for people with HCV who consumed alcohol or illicit drugs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Economy Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
News Parnell re-elected Alabama Farmers Federation president Delegates unanimously re-elected Jimmy Parnell to his sixth two-year term as Alabama Farmers Federation president. StaffDecember 6, 2022
News Governor invites Alabamians to annual Christmas tree lighting Trees in years past have measured in at approximately 35 feet, but this year’s cedar boasts a towering height of 40 feet. StaffDecember 2, 2022
State BCA and CCAA announce 2022 Small Business Award winners The awards recognize small businesses and the widespread positive impacts they have on their communities. StaffDecember 2, 2022
National Rep. Sewell votes to avert national rail shutdown This measure passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 290 to 137. StaffDecember 2, 2022
Environment Innovate Alabama forms council on outdoor recreation The aim of the council is to expand, promote and protect the state’s outdoor recreational landscape. StaffDecember 2, 2022
State Alabama Mining Association announces Safety and Sustainability Award winners AMA’s goal with the awards is to highlight examples of successful safety and sustainability initiatives in the mining industry. StaffDecember 2, 2022
News Helena Duncan named CEO, president of the Business Council of Alabama Duncan will become the first African American president of BCA, effective Dec. 1. StaffDecember 1, 2022
Congress Sewell nominates Hakeem Jeffries to serve as next Democratic leader Jeffries is poised to become the first African American to lead either party in the House of Representatives. StaffDecember 1, 2022