Health
A report by Community Catalyst in collaboration with Cover Alabama last week found that Medicaid expansion would greatly benefit the working class.
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- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
House speaker appoints study commission to examine Alabama’s labor force participation
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Britt offers legislation to prevent shutdown of offshore energy development
Carl introduces resolution for National Student Athlete Mental Health Week
Alabama Court blocks de facto ban on birthing centers
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
- Education
Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books
Ivey proclaims October as HBCU Month
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
Health
Researchers noted the Black Belt's lack of access to medical care likely resulted in more COVID deaths in those counties.
Health
While the latest surge caused by the omicron variant is receding, public health officials are closely watching the more contagious omicron BA.2 variant.
Health
The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed to APR on Tuesday that the first case of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 has been identified...
Health
Alabama has the lowest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID in the nation, and the fourth-highest number of COVID deaths per capita.
Health
Dorothy Oliver received the Best of Womankind award from USA Today, and a personal thanks from Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Health
The poll found that 65.8 percent of Republican voters supported Medicaid expansion.
Health
The first in a series of the statewide town halls, held by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, is set for Feb. 16 at...
Health
The “Alabama Unites Against COVID" campaign seeks to encourage vaccinations and increase access to testing.
Health
COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective in reducing severity of disease, hospitalizations, and deaths, and available to the public free of charge.
Health
The state on Monday was just 135 patients shy of the record 3,080 COVID patients, set on Jan. 5, 2021.
