Health Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide. Wesley Walter2 days ago
Health Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021
State Alabama can learn from other states on how to set up cannabis industry An expert predicted that all states will each have their own unique systems of growing and distributing marijuana. Brandon MoseleyMay 25, 2021
State Drive Electric Earth Day EVent showcases benefits of electric vehicles Visitors spent Saturday talking to EV owners, the best source of information for cost, range, charging time and other factors. StaffMay 24, 2021
Infrastructure Port of Mobile deepening, widening to be completed by 2025 By the year 2025, there will be a deeper and wider Mobile Ship Channel and an improved lower harbor turning basin. StaffMay 21, 2021
Prisons Department of Justice: Alabama prisons still deadly, years after warnings Despite warnings in 2019, the state has failed to address violence, contraband and homicides, according to the Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021
Education Four new Community College System trustees sworn in, new board leadership selected The board selected Milton Davis as chairman, replacing outgoing board member Al Thompson, who served as chair since 2015. StaffMay 20, 2021
Health Vaccines are working, but fewer younger people are getting them, UAB physician says UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2021
Education Governor announces new first class Pre-K classrooms in first round of funding New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children. StaffMay 19, 2021
State ABLE Savings Plan launches to help those with disabilities gain financial independence ABLE covers a variety of expenses, from medical costs to education, assistive technology, service animals, housing, transportation and more. StaffMay 19, 2021