Health
Blue Cross said Jackson Hospital’s demands would raise costs for members as negotiations continued over the Montgomery facility’s future.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Healthcare costs stories
Health
Eighty-seven congregational and community leaders organized through the Cover Alabama Coalition cited moral obligations and potential premium hikes.
Health
A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide.
Congress
This legislation would pause impending funding reductions to give Congress and the industry time to develop a better, more sustainable payment system.
Opinion
The most vulnerable patient populations will be the ones that will suffer most due to this change.
Health
The groundbreaking organization will address the most constant barrier to reliable care for patients: cost.
Health
The health provider warned of a funding crisis and a potential $228M reserve loss by 2027 amid rising medical costs.
Featured Opinion
For a long time now in Alabama, we have let ignorance be our guide. The bill has been steep.
Opinion
PBMs put profits before medicine. It’s time Congress did something about it.
Congress
The Affordable Insulin Now Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 232 to 193, with most Republicans voting against it.