Legislature Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care HB89 would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Alabamians before their Medicaid applications are reviewed and formally approved. Alex JobinFebruary 14, 2025
Legislature Nonprofit advocacy group shares support for bill for incarcerated pregnant women Alabama has one of the highest female incarceration rates in the Southeast and the third highest infant mortality rate in the country. Alex JobinFebruary 14, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Fighting obesity requires bold solutions. Proposed Medicare rule is just that Right now, our state’s most vulnerable populations that rely on Medicare and Medicaid are unable to access anti-obesity medications. Kelly ReeseFebruary 14, 2025
Legislature Speaker: Legislature advances key bills in second week of 2025 session House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, highlighted several key legislative actions taken by the House this week. StaffFebruary 14, 2025
Legislature Rep. Clouse appointed chairman of Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Clouse assumes this chairmanship as Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, is leaving the House. StaffFebruary 14, 2025
Governor Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth These grants aim to accelerate the development of industry-ready sites, positioning Alabama to attract transformative economic growth projects. StaffFebruary 14, 2025
Legislature House Judiciary Committee clashes with NRA over concealed carry legislation An individual is required to inform a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed gun. But there is currently no criminal penalty. Alex JobinFebruary 13, 2025
News Senate Judiciary Committee approves several bills including Glock switch legislation The committee approved SB116 and SB31, two bills that look to create penalties for the possession of Glock switches. Alex JobinFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Alabama House committee approves bill for parole oversight HB40 seeks oversight of the parole board to address low approval rates and requiring written explanations for deviations from guidelines. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 13, 2025
News Alabama NAACP to host advocacy day, oppose SB1 and other Legislation The event aims to address concerns with Alabama legislators regarding the impact of various legislative bills. StaffFebruary 13, 2025