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University scientists and advocates met in Montgomery to showcase biomedical advancements and request lawmakers work to fund research for future life-saving therapies.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey is recovering well after medical procedure
Gov. Ivey undergoes a “minor” medical procedure
Gov. Ivey announces 26 appointments including a Baldwin County district judgeship
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
- Legislature
Bill expanding utility relocation reimbursement moves through Senate committee
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
House passes bill to allow repurposing oil wells for alternative energy
House passes bill to increase penalties for eluding law enforcement
Alabama House passes $3.7 billion General Fund Budget
- Economy
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Alabama earns top honors in national CiCi Awards
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
- National
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
- Education
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
- Health
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
- Opinion
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
Opinion | Bill allowing takeover of Montgomery PD solves nothing, makes no sense
Opinion | Alabama must double down on career tech investment to meet workforce demand
Opinion | The quiet crisis facing young men
Opinion | Could there be a blue wave in Alabama?
UAB stories
Health
The Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, recognizing 12 leaders, including UAB's president, noted surgeons and researchers.
Health
Oral semaglutide proved nearly as effective as the injectable version for treating obesity, delivering 13.7 percent average weight loss in a 64-week trial.
State
Former freedom rider Bernard Lafayette Jr., former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and UAB President Ray Watts joined the exclusive club.
Featured Opinion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump, HHS, Vaccines, Alabama politics, Public health, UAB, COVID-19, Conspiracy theories
Health
Britt secured more than $28.63 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for Alabama’s medical centers, hospitals, and universities.
Congress
During a Senate hearing, Britt pressed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on NIH reforms, youth mental health challenges, and sustained Head Start funding.
Congress
Rep. Terri Sewell criticized the decision to cancel the award, which was intended to boost AI-driven biotechnology and create jobs in the city.
Congress
The Trump administration's cuts include up to $70 million for UAB alone.
State
UAB's Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center partners with EQBMED to enhance clinical trial diversity in underserved communities.