Health Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage Qualified applicants will receive a permit to practice medicine under an Alabama-licensed physician. StaffAugust 1, 2024
Health UA, ADMH partner for “Project Zero Suicide” VitAL estimates the project will positively impact about 75,000 individuals. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2023
Health Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data A report by Community Catalyst in collaboration with Cover Alabama last week found that Medicaid expansion would greatly benefit the working class. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 5, 2023
Health Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission The affidavits are believed to center on if AMCC violated the state's Open Meetings Act during executive session. Bill BrittSeptember 5, 2023
Health The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame? A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the commission for potentially violating the Open Meetings Act. Bill BrittAugust 21, 2023
Health ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit The rules come within a week of a lawsuit filed by the Alabama ACLU on behalf of multiple birthing centers. Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2023
Health Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? The commission is accused of engaging in illegal voting, holding illegal deliberations, and utilizing improper parliamentary procedures. Bill BrittAugust 15, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2023
Health Will the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? There is overwhelming concern the Commission has failed to "self-correct" its internal procedures that led to the June pause. Bill BrittAugust 9, 2023
Health Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. Jacob HolmesAugust 4, 2023
Health Troy University researcher successfully reduces prostate cancer protein Jones aims to identify ways researchers can understand the molecular cues that help drive cancer. StaffJuly 27, 2023