Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to make Alabama’s highways safer The governor awarded $1.54 million to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. StaffDecember 8, 2022
Congress Sewell urges House leadership to consider Medicare screening coverage bill The Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act responds to a misalignment between advances in science and Medicare coverage. StaffDecember 8, 2022
Legislature GOP Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces second round of committee chairs Ledbetter will install the committee chairs if he is elected as Speaker by the full House, as is expected. StaffDecember 7, 2022
State Nominations open for Alabama State Parks Seventh Annual Eagle Awards Alabama State Parks will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Alabama Farmers Federation honors Justice Bolin for steadfast service The Cultivator Award honors leaders who foster relationships to benefit farmers, members and rural communities. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Farmers Federation honors longtime leader Wysner for service to agriculture The Service To Agriculture Award is the organization’s highest honor. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Justice Department reaches agreement with Alabama Medicaid to end sobriety mandate Alabama Medicaid had a longstanding sobriety restriction that denied coverage for people with HCV who consumed alcohol or illicit drugs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Economy Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
News Parnell re-elected Alabama Farmers Federation president Delegates unanimously re-elected Jimmy Parnell to his sixth two-year term as Alabama Farmers Federation president. StaffDecember 6, 2022
News Governor invites Alabamians to annual Christmas tree lighting Trees in years past have measured in at approximately 35 feet, but this year’s cedar boasts a towering height of 40 feet. StaffDecember 2, 2022