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A variety of medical experts, including at UAB, have published statistics that show masks were an effective way to prevent the COVID-19 transmission.
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- Legislature
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NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
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- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
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- National
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
Sens. Britt, Cruz reintroduce congressional term limits constitutional amendment
Sen. Tuberville backs Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
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- Opinion
Mask Mandate stories
Featured Opinion
As his state continues one of the worst and most deadly COVID responses in the nation, Nick Saban has done the opposite.
Health
Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey resisted calls for new mask mandates.
Legislature
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week.
Health
Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus.
Health
The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order.
Health
An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread.
Featured Opinion
"The end of this pandemic is within sight. Lifting the state's mask mandate right now would be incredibly dumb."
Featured Opinion
"We can stay home, because maybe next Thanksgiving, we can gather again."
Health
"Following the Governor’s order is the most important thing all of us can do to get the virus under control. No mixed signals. I...