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Assessed in 23 lifestyle indicators, the state scored especially low in male life expectancy and daycare quality.
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Alabama ABLE savings account holders receive tax deduction
Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation
Speaker McCutcheon: Wednesday’s meeting with Kay Ivey on prisons “productive”
Rex Reynolds selected to participate in Emerging Legislative Leaders program
Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections
DOJ warns states against laws that discriminate against transgender youth
Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, rules against Alabama AG Marshall
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Appeals Court: States may have exceeded authority by limiting worship during pandemic
Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Increases in funding for scholarship, grants for students
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “These vaccines are safe, effective and free.”
Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence
Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines
Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic
Assessed in 23 lifestyle indicators, the state scored especially low in male life expectancy and daycare quality.
The Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing valuable information about how to take care of your vision.
The number of doses administered in Alabama has dropped by more than 40 percent since April 13.
Gov. Kay Ivey's order was previously set to expire Wednesday. She's also extending the state of emergency until July 6.
State health officials say younger people are not seeking out vaccines as much as older people.
A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance.
Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama.
Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.
The American Rescue Plan Act could cover the initial costs of making 300,000 uninsured Alabamians eligible, advocates say.
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires.
