News Manufacture Alabama launches “The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” competition The competition designed to showcase and celebrate the state's manufacturing industry and its diverse range of products. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Health Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care HB89 provides prenatal care to low-income pregnant people, improving maternal health with an estimated $1 million annual cost. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 13, 2025
Courts Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme Court records indicate that the operation, known as Red44, was a sophisticated bookmaking network. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Pro Tem Gudger hires Rep. Randall Shedd as constituent affairs director Shedd will resign from the House seat he has held since winning a special election in 2013. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News Alabama considers school safety legislation Alabama lawmakers are considering legislation that would allocate funding to public schools for emergency response technology. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News Big 10 Mayors praise “Safe Alabama” public safety initiative The Alabama Big 10 Mayors worked with state officials and members of the Legislature to include legislation addressing key public safety issues. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Patients and PBMs Local, independent pharmacies are closing every day because of the greedy practices of PBMs. Col. Thomas DavisFebruary 13, 2025
Education Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy The report also states Alabama’s community colleges support 114,043 jobs in Alabama. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision. StaffFebruary 13, 2025