Opinion Opinion | Why are my prescriptions so costly? Ask pharmacy benefit managers The behind the scenes work of PBMs can make potentially lifesaving, or sustaining, medications nearly impossible for those patients who need them most. David ReevesMarch 7, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | We’re watching hate unfold. Again. Gender-affirming medical treatment is supported by every major medical association because such care is evidence-based. Joey KennedyMarch 6, 2022
Legislature A new plan for a lottery, sports wagering, gaming New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama. Josh MoonMarch 4, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man at Donaldson prison dies after attack The man's death is the latest in what is quickly becoming one of the deadliest years in Alabama prisons. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2022
Elections ALFA makes endorsments in Alabama House races The Alabama Farmers Federation made four more endorsements in state House races on Thursday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes permitless pistol carry bill The Senate passed a changed version of a bill approved by the House last week, so the House will now have to concur with... Eddie BurkhalterMarch 3, 2022
Legislature Bills banning transgender puberty-blockers advances to House Rep. Allen Farley, R-McCalla, called the bill “the toughest bill (the House Judiciary Committee) has ever had in my 12 years.” Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2022
Courts Legal fight brewing over ABC alcohol deliveries A group representing private package stores is threatening legal action over ABC's plan to implement home deliveries. Josh MoonMarch 3, 2022
Legislature England calls for passage of parole reform bill Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2022
Legislature Bill would require phone makers to turn parental controls on by default Tech lobbyists say the requirement is unworkable; supporters say it is a simple solution to protect children. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2022