Health Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps. Wesley Walter2 days ago
State Innovate Alabama awards more than $4.5 million in small business grants Thirty-one awards were presented to 30 winners, encompassing a diverse group of entrepreneurs across six Alabama cities. StaffSeptember 2, 2022
Health Medical Cannabis Commission opens applications for business licenses Interested parties must request an application form by Oct. 17 and will have until Dec. 30 to submit the application. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2022
Health Tuscaloosa VA nurses protest for flexible scheduling, address staffing concerns The protest coincides with two other protests taking place today in Atlanta and Augusta. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2022
Education Commission approves Dothan’s first charter school The voting body took swift action Wednesday after a dramatic tied vote last week stalled the school's approval. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2022
Prisons State likely to approve short-term extension of prison health contract The company has failed to meet court-mandated levels of mental health care staff in ADOC’s correctional facilities. John H. GlennAugust 31, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime. StaffAugust 31, 2022
Infrastructure FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
State Medical Cannabis Commission releases schedule of fees, penalties and fines In 2021, the Alabama state legislature approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana and create the AMCC. John H. GlennAugust 30, 2022
Health HHS awards $1 million to address maternal health crisis in Alabama The funds will create a maternal health task force to address the most pressing maternal health needs and address disparities in health outcomes. StaffAugust 30, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $26.6 million for broadband to Alabama communities The expanded broadband service will provide the capability to serve nearly 15,000 additional households, businesses and public facilities. StaffAugust 29, 2022