Health Medical Cannabis Association partners with the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund Qualified employers who are part of the association can become part of Alabama's homogeneous healthcare self-insured fund. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Local news Montgomery council upholds mayor’s veto on insurance switch Montgomery is set to transition from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to AMWINS for its Medicare-eligible retirees' insurance. StaffDecember 20, 2023
State Seniors enjoy Alabama-grown produce through Elderly Nutrition Program Seniors across the state are enjoying fresh, Alabama-grown satsuma oranges through the Elderly Nutrition Program. StaffDecember 19, 2023
Legislature Sen. Clyde Chambliss reappointed as Alabama Senate majority whip As majority whip, Chambliss will continue assisting in the management of the Senate floor. StaffDecember 19, 2023
Governor Governor announces Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as honorary ALEA trooper Millie is a Labrador Retriever who is also a certified therapy dog and the official safety dog of the Alabama Associated General Contractors. StaffDecember 18, 2023
Governor Governor awards grants to agencies that help low-income residents become self-sufficient The grants come from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 18, 2023
Local news Mayor Reed vetos insurance ordinance The ordinance attempts to intervene in the management of the city’s supplemental health insurance program for retired Medicare-eligible employees. StaffDecember 18, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Thomas Govan for Court of Criminal Appeals Govan currently serves as the chief of the Criminal Trials Division at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Congress Sewell votes for National Defense Authorization Act It includes a pay raise for service members, research funding for HBCUs, and investments in Alabama’s military installations. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Congress Sewell co-authors bipartisan legislation to help rare kidney disease patients This important legislation will help transform the delivery of care to rare kidney disease patients. StaffDecember 15, 2023