Prisons Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons “Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby. StaffDecember 21, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Access to affordable, quality health care is imperative One of the most critical issues for Alabama families that that has been exposed by the coronavirus pandemic is the need to access affordable,... Jeremy GrayNovember 18, 2021
National State wins suit against the U.S. Department of Treasury The suit was over a provision of the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Health Alabama vets ask Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid Doing so would provide access to affordable healthcare to approximately 5,000 veterans and 8,000 family members, the letter reads. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 12, 2021
Health Ivey includes $80 million in federal aid to hospitals, nursing homes in special session Gov. Kay Ivey has included a call for the Legislature to consider allocating $80 million in federal COVID aid to state hospitals and nursing... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021
State Groups ask Ivey to spend $4 billion in pandemic aid on those most in need Groups say money should go to expand Medicaid, improve housing, education and access to broadband. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Local news South Alabama Economic Roundtable to hold forums on the Rescue Plan funding The roundtable will hold two virtual forums and at least three in-person community forums on the region’s American Rescue Plan Act funding. Brandon MoseleyJuly 7, 2021