Health
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama received official federal approval, unlocking $203 million in first-year funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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- Elections
Jeremy Devito highlights immigration, healthcare reform in U.S. House run
Meet the candidates running for Alabama state auditor in 2026
Andrew Sneed talks District 5 run, need for congressional reform
Manufacture Alabama endorses Doug Harwell, John Roberts
Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Health
Oral semaglutide proved nearly as effective as the injectable version for treating obesity, delivering 13.7 percent average weight loss in a 64-week trial.
Health
State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.
Health
After four years of delays, the state commission finally granted dispensary licenses, but advocates called the limited number an "abysmal excuse for access."
Health
A system to negotiate costs on behalf of the patient has turned into a system benefiting a very small fraction of the industry.
Health
Eighty-seven congregational and community leaders organized through the Cover Alabama Coalition cited moral obligations and potential premium hikes.
Health
The new collaboration plans mobile health units and expanded mutual aid, addressing the complex policy, poverty and racism affecting safe birth.
Health
The man who wrote Alabama's certificate of need regulations is concerned that decisions made over a Hoover project could place the regs in jeopardy.
Health
The Conscious Protections for Medical Residents Act would replace the current opt-out system with an opt-in requirement for specific procedures.
Health
The Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program Board has finalized eligibility lists and donation tiers for the 2026 tax credit initiative.