Legislature Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2025 legislative agenda. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2024
Health Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage Alabama has the nation’s second-lowest ratio of dentists per population. Alex JobinOctober 10, 2024
Opinion Opinion | How PSAOs support Alabama’s independent pharmacists More than 80 percent of independent pharmacies utilize a pharmacy services administrative organization. Kelly ReeseOctober 10, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama The EPA is awarding $43.9 million to Alabama to support lead pipe replacement and ensure clean, safe drinking water. StaffOctober 10, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards over $7.6 million for Alabama highway safety enforcement The grants will help fund major highway safety campaigns. StaffOctober 10, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Public Natural Gas Week: A celebration of consumer choice and community growth Our dedication to our communities means protecting the right of consumers to choose their energy sources. Greg HendersonOctober 10, 2024
Public safety Birmingham looks to expand gun violence intervention program The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023. Mary Claire WootenOctober 9, 2024
Health Southern Research launches project offering free genetic testing Patients across Alabama will have access to free genetic tests and clinical insights about medications and risks for certain chronic diseases. Jacob HolmesOctober 9, 2024
Courts SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case The Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine filed the appeal in an attempt to overturn February's ruling. Alex JobinOctober 9, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey signs letter asking for “full accounting” of CHNV parole program Signed by 25 Republican governors, the letter decries the “apparent dumping of migrants into our cities and small towns.” Chance PhillipsOctober 9, 2024