Health
While statistics show midwives have disproportionately served white women, Chloe Raum said a variety of factors has limited the profession.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs
Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health
- Legislature
House passes bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade
House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Bills to protect minors online pass in the Senate
Committees OK bills for grocery, convenience stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails
Alabama House of Representatives passes the Laken Riley Act
- Economy
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
- National
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Rep. Sewell to host “Terri Talks” with former Social Security commissioner
Sen. Britt leads bill to expand access to credit for Americans
- Education
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban exposes a cocktail of hypocrisy and control
Opinion | Reforms to occupational licensing offer solutions to Alabama’s labor shortages
Opinion | Political speculation and happenings
Opinion | CHOOSE Act drains public schools to fund private agendas
Opinion | The Nazi-ism is creeping in
Local news
Foley Public Library has moved 11 challenged books out of the young adult and children’s sections.
Legislature
ADAH Director Steve Murray said the board’s setup has led to stability.
State
The commissioners heard from a variety of speakers Wednesday on what to expect in the coming legislative session.
Education
In Prattville and beyond, library staff and board members have been largely following proper protocol to deal with challenges.
Legislature
The bill would restrict how genetic testing companies and contractors that provide them with services can retain and disclose biological samples.
Health
The statistics also show that 87.3 percent of the women served by certified midwives in 2022 were white.
Local news
Three longstanding members of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library board abruptly quit Monday.
Legislature
If passed in its drafted form, the items would become exempt from sales and use tax in October 2024.
News
Recently, some citizens have publicly criticized the mayor for his actions regarding the Ozark-Dale County Public Library Board and his social media interactions with...