Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccinations have dropped nearly in half State health officials say younger people are not seeking out vaccines as much as older people. Eddie BurkhalterMay 3, 2021
Legislature Committee advances bill to give Legislature input over orders in future pandemics The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Health Report: 38 percent of Alabama COVID deaths tied to insurance coverage gaps A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Legislature Second vaccine registry bill stalls in Senate committee Some health care providers argue that requiring them to report vaccination records would amount to an excess burden. Brandon MoseleyApril 29, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID-19 grant to city of Auburn Auburn will use the funds to provide rental and utility assistance and food distribution. StaffApril 29, 2021
State Medical Association supports continued funding for maternal death investigations The Medical Association joined legislators in calling for continued funding to investigate why mothers die from childbirth. StaffApril 28, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Public Health recommends use of J&J vaccine Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2021
Legislature House committee passes the education budget The $7.65 billion budget is the largest education budget in state history. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyApril 23, 2021
State Governor awards $1 million grant to Jefferson County for COVID-19 recovery The award is part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama from a CARES Act grant program. StaffApril 22, 2021