Health
Local pediatricians and OB-GYNs advised continued but careful Tylenol use during pregnancy, emphasizing evidence over political rhetoric.
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- Elections
Sidwell joins growing Republican field for 1st Congressional District
Sen. Chris Elliott announces bid for reelection to Senate
Senator Steve Daines endorses Barry Moore for US Senate
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Livingston, Stadthagen for reelection
Alabama Retail PAC announces judicial endorsements for 2026 election cycle
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Legislature
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
- Economy
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
- National
Colorado files lawsuit to keep Space Command, cites Trump’s voting claims
Sen. Britt joins Senate colleagues on bill to protect minors from AI chatbots
US Senate confirms Bill Lewis to serve as Alabama federal judge
Alabama lawmakers clash over continuation of government shutdown
Britt, Tuberville sign bill requiring increased vetting of unaccompanied migrant children
- Education
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
- Health
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
- Opinion
Opinion | When faith becomes a vessel for power
Opinion | The shutdown has proven that the two parties are not the same
Opinion | Time to listen for the call of fall at Alabama State Parks
Opinion | Alabama voters have to start demanding more from candidates
Opinion | Only having good laws is not good enough
vaccines stories
Health
UAB professor Dr. Michael Saag broke down the vaccine approval process and explained why our vaccines are so safe and effective.
Featured Opinion
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Congress
Amid mounting pressure for RFK Jr. to resign, two U.S. senators reaffirmed their support for the Health secretary and his agenda.
Health
The bill would allow written declarations for vaccine religious exemptions in Alabama schools and colleges.
Health
Dr. Karen Landers said people “can protect themselves and others by ensuring that all eligible persons are vaccinated."
Legislature
The House Health Committee approved SB87 to let parents opt children out of school vaccines with a simple note, despite health warnings.
Health
SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.
Legislature
HB367 by Republican Rep. Mack Butler would prohibit governmental entities from spending public funds to promote the use of vaccines to the public.
Opinion
In all of human history, vaccines have arguably saved more lives than any other intervention.