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More than 90 percent of Alabamians identify mental health as a key priority for the state.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
- Legislature
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
- Economy
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
- National
Rep. Dale Strong appointed to influential House Appropriations Committee
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
- Education
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
- 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
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
mental health stories
Legislature
The agenda for this gathering includes a series of topics that are at the forefront of the local and state concerns.
Health
Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion.
Health
A new study has pinpointed Alabama as experiencing the sixth-highest increase in mental health issues from 2022 to 2023.
Congress
The legislation aims to establish a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative designed to address the escalating crisis.
Prisons
Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband.
Legislature
SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA.
Opinion
Let us use Mental Health Awareness Month as a catalyst for change.
Legislature
Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month.
Opinion
Comprehensive coverage plans that include access to mental health care can be invaluable to those who need it.