Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Fifty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 12, 2021
Health Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22 People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate carries over bill to strip governor of some emergency powers Sen. Bobby Singleton expressed concern that the state Legislature didn't take COVID-19 seriously and called it a "bad bill." Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Thoughts on the aftermath of March 13, 2020 "In extraordinary times, an individual's character, and that of a state or nation, is revealed, and its essential nature is laid bare." Bill BrittMarch 11, 2021
Governor Governor announces reopening of state Capitol, Governor’s Mansion The Alabama Capitol is open for self-guided tours only. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Health Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Legislature House passes the largest state general fund budget in history Budget committee Chairman Steve Clouse said that this is the largest state General Fund budget in history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Health Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23 The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021