Legislature Senate committee hears complex arguments for bills regulating PBMs Two bills seek to limit costs and protect independent pharmacies by capping prescription prices and guaranteeing reimbursement rates. Josh MoonFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Second Chance bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Lawmakers and proponents debate police immunity bill at public hearing HB202 will appear before the House Judiciary Committee again next week. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Bill prioritizing private insurance coverage of children’s healthcare passes committee The proposal would give judges the power to mandate that a child currently covered by Medicaid be added to a parent's employer-provided insurance. Alex JobinFebruary 20, 2025
Opinion Opinion | What they‘re not telling you about the Farm Bureau’s health plans Put simply, ALFA is seeking legislation that would give them ability to deny coverage to anyone with a pre-existing condition. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamaFebruary 20, 2025
Municipal elections Christian Coleman running for Hoover City Council The Hoover City Council is composed of seven different councilmembers who all run across the entirety of Hoover. StaffFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Several bills introduced targeting illegal immigration Several representatives have introduced new legislation targeting illegal immigration. StaffFebruary 20, 2025
News Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama members named top-performing in U.S. Three Alabama-based companies were recognized as the top-performing contractors by market section. StaffFebruary 20, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s workforce is key to the future of manufacturing Manufacturing is one of Alabama’s economic pillars, supporting 267,700 jobs. Dr. Patricia G. SimsFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history. Wesley WalterFebruary 19, 2025