Economy Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination A GSA spokesperson said the agency’s just “actively managing leases,” but advocates for safe workplaces are worried about needless deaths. Chance Phillips3 hours ago
Health Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks. Mary Claire Wooten3 hours ago
Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex Jobin3 hours ago
Health Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps. Wesley Walter3 days ago
Health HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs Cut programs included funding for childhood vaccinations, COVID-era public health grants, and research on sexual and gender minorities’ health issues. Chance Phillips4 days ago
Health Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis A new report shows Alabama is now ranked as the most difficult state in the region for physicians to practice medicine. StaffMarch 27, 2025
Health Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.” Chance PhillipsMarch 26, 2025
Health Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2025
Health Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2025
Health Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants. Wesley WalterMarch 12, 2025