Health
State agencies honored Dr. William Curry for his dedication to rural healthcare, highlighting his role in establishing medical school pipeline programs.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
Analysis | Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll
Sen. Will Barfoot announces reelection campaign
League of Women Voters panel examines Voting Rights in the Deep South
Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor urges Alabama Public Television to pause PBS split
Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
- Legislature
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
Wes Allen backs bill to protect voter data and lower the cost of Alabama’s voter list
Bill filed to allow abortion after rape, incest—and require vasectomies
- Economy
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
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
- National
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
Sen. Tuberville criticizes provision letting senators sue the federal government
Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill to bolster maternal health research
Rep. Sewell urges Congress to pass bill for early cancer detection
Rep. Robert Aderholt introduces ADOPT Act
- Education
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
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
- Health
- Opinion
Alabama Department of Public Health stories
Health
The city exceeded requirements through initiatives focused on physical activity, nutrition access, and breastfeeding support.
Education
The proposed legislation aims to expand public sex education's emphasis on abstinence, requiring K-12 initiatives to exclusively teach sexual risk avoidance.
Health
Dr. Karen Landers said people “can protect themselves and others by ensuring that all eligible persons are vaccinated."
Local news
Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition.
Health
Cut programs included funding for childhood vaccinations, COVID-era public health grants, and research on sexual and gender minorities’ health issues.
Legislature
The bill mandates that the Alabama Department of Public Health take an active role in enforcing the Coach Safely Act.
News
Alabama’s maternal mortality rate is nearly double the national average.
Governor
The campaign aims to reduce the number of children killed in distracted driving incidents by 10 percent.
State
ADPH, led by Dr. Scott Harris and employing approximately 2,700 workers, has been recognized for its employee retention and workplace satisfaction.