Wesley Walter

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Health

Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government

The detailed plan utilized funding provided by the Rural Health Transformation Program, established this year by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

November 7, 2025

ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs

More than 477,000 Alabamians are enrolled in ACA Healthcare Marketplace insurance plans, over 90 percent of whom receive subsidized coverage.

November 7, 2025

Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis

The funds are intended to help support recipients facing uncertain access to food because of the shutdown.

November 5, 2025

Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns

A new bill was introduced to ensure federally funded construction and infrastructure projects, like the Mobile River Bridge, continue during shutdowns.

November 4, 2025

Rep. Sewell hosts livestream on federal policy’s impacts on rural healthcare

Sewell discussed threats to rural healthcare access during a livestream, highlighting federal policy's impacts and the need for investment.

October 31, 2025

Alabama Solicitor General Edmund LaCour secures federal judge role

The U.S. Senate confirmed Edmund LaCour Jr.'s nomination, elevating the former Alabama solicitor general to a federal judgeship.

October 30, 2025

Alabama lawmakers clash over continuation of government shutdown

Lawmakers debated the potential impacts of the federal government shutdown, focusing on expiring SNAP benefits and Affordable Care Act tax credits.

October 29, 2025

Wes Allen proposes amendment to require elected officials be native citizens

Two state lawmakers are carrying a constitutional amendment that would require all elected state constitutional officers to be natural-born U.S. citizens.

October 28, 2025

Senate confirms Alabama lawyer Harold D. Mooty III for federal judgeship

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 66-32 to confirm Mooty’s appointment, following his nomination by Trump in August.

October 22, 2025

Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers

Bipartisan legislation prefiled for Alabama’s 2026 session would require insurance providers to fully cover prostate cancer screenings for at-risk populations.

October 21, 2025