The longtime state official took over after the group’s first leadership change since 2014, as Alabama physicians faced mounting financial and workforce pressures.
The city opened applications for a six-month accelerator aimed at helping local workforce groups scale programs, secure funding and expand partnerships.
Alabama primary voters consider Aniah’s Law expansion and district attorney salary protections constitutional amendments on statewide ballots this election cycle.
The decision has upended Alabama’s 2026 congressional races, reshuffled candidates and drawing sharp warnings from Democrats over Black representation and voter confusion.