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Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion

PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion.

Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2023

Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital.

Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023

The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey.

Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023

In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million.

Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023

A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it.

Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2023

The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy.

Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2023

One bill would create exceptions for rape and incest, which were specifically excluded when the law passed in 2019.

Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023

Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session.

Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023

Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.

Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2023

Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health.

Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2023