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The updated thresholds expand access to nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support and health education for pregnant women, new parents and young children.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
SCOTUS rules Alabama can use GOP-favored maps, administration remains unclear
Analysis | The fight over Tommy Tuberville’s residency status is officially under way
Doug Jones sees fundraising bump after winning Democratic nomination for governor
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat
Hill leads McInnis in June runoff, but many voters remain undecided
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
- National
Rep. Sewell announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
CD1 hopeful Clyde Jones talks redistricting, affordability, ethics reform
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
- Opinion
Health
Last Friday, Sewell released a statement as over 450,000 Alabamians looked to enroll in health care coverage.
Health
Bipartisan legislation prefiled for Alabama’s 2026 session would require insurance providers to fully cover prostate cancer screenings for at-risk populations.
Health
A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide.
Health
With only $2 million left, officials warned the city council that Jackson Hospital faced imminent closure without a critical loan to cover expenses.
Health
CVS Health discussed planned drone use for medical supply logistics and disaster response, aiming to boost out-of-hospital cardiac event survival rates significantly.
Health
Advocacy groups said Livingston's bill is a crucial step toward improving prostate cancer treatment and reducing the cancer burden in Alabama.
Health
Local pediatricians and OB-GYNs advised continued but careful Tylenol use during pregnancy, emphasizing evidence over political rhetoric.
Health
A new report found providers nationwide would face billions in lost revenues and uncompensated care spikes if Congress allows ACA subsidies to expire.
Governor
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer affecting men.
Health
New flat reimbursement rates left non-emergency medical transporters struggling, with many seeing dramatic decreases in compensation for critical services.