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The enrollee is set to receive breakthrough gene therapy at Boston Children’s Hospital, with the drug manufacturer providing the therapy at no cost.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop
Doug Jones spotlights diesel costs, veterans at Mobile town hall
Alabama Retail PAC endorses seven candidates for 2026
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
- National
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades
- Education
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Alabama Department of Public Health stories
Health
Alabama reports 28 cyclosporiasis cases as officials investigate a nationwide outbreak potentially linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce distributed across multiple states.
Health
As litigation returned to Montgomery County, advocates argued hospital-style rules worsened Alabama’s maternity care deserts and limited options for low-risk pregnancies.
Economy
The updated thresholds expand access to nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support and health education for pregnant women, new parents and young children.
Courts
Plaintiffs asked the state's high court to review a January decision requiring hospital licenses, which they describe as burdensome overregulation.
Health
Committee members cited projected financial burdens when voting against legislation to require that hospitals publicize their ER physician availability.
Legislature
Legislators moved to grant state health officials enforcement power over prison sanitation after reports revealed one facility operated without hot water for several weeks.
Legislature
The Senate unanimously passed bill extending sickle cell commission and placing it within the Department of Public Health to expand statewide access.
Courts
The birthing centers plan to fight the ruling up to the Alabama Supreme Court.
Health
State agencies honored Dr. William Curry for his dedication to rural healthcare, highlighting his role in establishing medical school pipeline programs.