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Alex Jobin

Alex Jobin is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Congress

Cover Alabama urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits as part of budget negotiations

A nonpartisan alliance of groups urged Congress to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, critical for 400,000 Alabamians' coverage.

Alex Jobin

September 30, 2025

Birmingham City Council candidate Brian Gunn to host community events ahead of runoff

Gunn's campaign has been focused on grassroots mobilization, reportedly knocking on more than 7,000 doors and making over 5,000 phone calls.

Alex Jobin

September 30, 2025

Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men

Advocacy groups said Livingston's bill is a crucial step toward improving prostate cancer treatment and reducing the cancer burden in Alabama.

Alex Jobin

September 29, 2025

Trump admin to strip “look-alike” protections from three Alabama turtle species

A new proposal by the Trump administration could remove look-alike status for several species, including three Alabama turtle species.

Alex Jobin

September 26, 2025

Alabamians oppose extreme cuts to weather and climate research, survey finds

A new poll revealed that 81 percent of Alabamians believe government funding for scientific research helps predict extreme weather.

Alex Jobin

September 25, 2025

Spiro Cheriogotis projected to win Mobile mayoral runoff

Former district judge Spiro Cheriogotis narrowly defeated state Representative Barbara Drummond in Tuesday's runoff election for Mobile mayor.

Alex Jobin

September 24, 2025

Non-emergency medical transporters express frustration with Alabama Medicaid Agency

New flat reimbursement rates left non-emergency medical transporters struggling, with many seeing dramatic decreases in compensation for critical services.

Alex Jobin

September 23, 2025

Drummond receives record-breaking small-dollar donations ahead of Mobile mayoral runoff

Barbara Drummond's campaign secured historic support, with 2,321 individual donors contributing a median of $50, demonstrating broad grassroots backing.

Alex Jobin

September 19, 2025

Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board

Cade Warner joined the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation Board, bringing extensive corporate and philanthropic leadership to the foundation.

Alex Jobin

September 18, 2025

Future uncertain for solar power projects in Alabama as Trump EPA cancels grants

Last month, the Trump administration canceled $7 billion in federal grants, confounding 60 recipients and leaving their solar projects hanging in the balance.

Alex Jobin

September 17, 2025