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The new South Haven Surgical Center overcame a number of political pitfalls and attacks, will provide Jefferson and Shelby counties with needed healthcare options.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | The disappearance of Donald Trump
Alabama Equality condemns Tuberville’s remarks about trans people
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
- 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
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
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
- National
- Education
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
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
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
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
- Opinion
health care stories
Courts
Prosecutors alleged the company billed for basic living skills services for at-risk children that were never delivered.
Health
An Alabama House committee advanced a bill designed to support struggling EMS providers, while insurers warned the legislation would raise premiums.
Health
Race fans will meet INDYCAR driver Louis Foster during a fundraiser at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux ahead of the Indy Grand Prix.
Opinion
New care models emerged from necessity across rural Alabama, yet state laws treating EMS mainly as transport created significant legal friction.
Opinion
An unmistakable message emerged from focus groups: Seniors feared Washington funding cuts would mean reduced access to crucial health care services.
Congress
Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats to pass legislation extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits, a major victory after months of fighting in the House.
Health
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama received official federal approval, unlocking $203 million in first-year funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's CON process has ensured decent, quality care throughout the state, and protected consumers and taxpayers, but it's under attack.
Education
Troy University launched an Accelerated MSN track, expanding access for those with non-nursing degrees to meet Alabama’s healthcare needs.