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Legislators discussed ivermectin resistance and the “increased risk of off-label and non evidence-based use” during a public hearing on Wednesday.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Mancuso says ballot removal undermines voters, launches independent run
Alabama-led candidate coalition to hold U.S. Capitol launch event
Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law
Doug Jones backs ending straight-ticket voting
Manufacture Alabama endorses Matt Gentry for Public Service Commission
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
- Legislature
Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Jamie Kiel chosen for national Emerging Leaders program
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Nine
Senate passes bill expanding Public Service Commission, freezing power rate increases
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
- Economy
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
- National
Rep. Figures secures over $3 million for Montgomery region projects
Alabama airman Alex Klinner killed in Iraq in refueling plane crash
Reps. Sewell, Rogers introduce bill to address rural wastewater crisis
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
- Education
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
- Opinion
healthcare stories
Congress
The $1.6 trillion framework includes measures to cut health care costs, repeal the estate tax, and expand restrictions on federal funding for abortion providers.
Congress
Britt discussed ongoing healthcare negotiations and the Trump administration’s immigration policy during a recent panel.
Health
Eighty-seven congregational and community leaders organized through the Cover Alabama Coalition cited moral obligations and potential premium hikes.
Health
The man who wrote Alabama's certificate of need regulations is concerned that decisions made over a Hoover project could place the regs in jeopardy.
Congress
Sewell discussed threats to rural healthcare access during a livestream, highlighting federal policy's impacts and the need for investment.
Local news
While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.
Health
A new report found providers nationwide would face billions in lost revenues and uncompensated care spikes if Congress allows ACA subsidies to expire.
Congress
Lawmakers clashed over the failed GOP spending bill, with Republicans demanding a clean extension and Democrats pushing for healthcare funding.
Legislature
Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama.