Health
State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.
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- Elections
JR Bowling announces candidacy for Senate District 4
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Aaron Thomas for HD 10
ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying on January 5
Rep. Phillip Ensler becomes first Democratic candidate in lieutenant governor race
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ernie Yarbrough for HD 7
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Legislature
- 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
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
Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits
- 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
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
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
- Opinion
Health
A World Games spokesman told APR that officials are monitoring COVID and will follow guidelines of local public health authorities.
Health
Commissioner John McMillan said the commission would prefer to have more time but did not want to risk "opening the bill up" to lawmakers.
Health
Two similar lawsuits were dropped Friday without explanation, but counsel for the plaintiffs said they expect those suits to be refiled.
Health
Advocates say extended coverage is the start of a "healthy future" for Alabama mothers.
Health
An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled.
Health
Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems.
Health
Dr. Scott Harris, who is vaccinated and boosted, on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but is exhibiting mild symptoms.
Health
Thomasville Regional Medical Center is one of just three newly-opened hospitals that haven't received adequate federal COVID aid.
Health
Congress failed to approve additional COVID funding to pay for tests, treatments and vaccines, and the burden to pay for those is to fall...
Health
Alabama received $2.1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds.