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The state defended its authority to mandate hospital licenses, while plaintiffs argued the rules would worsen maternity care deserts.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jones makes it official: Alabama deserves a governor who lives in the state
State Rep. Kenneth Paschal endorsed by Business Council of Alabama
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Brock Colvin for HD26
Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
- Governor
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
AG backs Jefferson County Commission in racial gerrymandering case
Rep. Sewell announces $5.8M for disaster recovery in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
- Education
Troy University chancellor announces his retirement plan
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
- Health
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day
Medical Association awards medical students scholarships
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
- Opinion
Opinion | The Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now
Opinion | Doug Jones isn’t the only Dem running for governor, he’s the most important one
Opinion | Doug Jones is in: So you’re telling me there’s a chance
Opinion | Give thanks with a grateful heart
Opinion | Alabama’s data center boom: a chance to get it right
Health
Cut programs included funding for childhood vaccinations, COVID-era public health grants, and research on sexual and gender minorities’ health issues.
Health
A new report shows Alabama is now ranked as the most difficult state in the region for physicians to practice medicine.
Health
Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”
Health
The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.
Health
A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies.
Health
NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants.
Health
HB89 provides prenatal care to low-income pregnant people, improving maternal health with an estimated $1 million annual cost.
Health
Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery is facing imminent closure after defaulting on $60 million in debt in September.
Congress
Britt Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Senators Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care.
Health
One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system.