Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Eighty-seven congregational and community leaders organized through the Cover Alabama Coalition cited moral obligations and potential premium hikes.
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The new collaboration plans mobile health units and expanded mutual aid, addressing the complex policy, poverty and racism affecting safe birth.
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Advocates demanded reinstatement after the university cited a nonbinding memo to shut down publications focused on Black culture and women’s lifestyle.
Anti-death penalty coalition talks surge in executions, dwindling public support
The new US Campaign to End the Death Penalty argued the surge in executions, especially in the South, was disconnected from current public opinion.
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
The Conscious Protections for Medical Residents Act would replace the current opt-out system with an opt-in requirement for specific procedures.
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
The Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program Board has finalized eligibility lists and donation tiers for the 2026 tax credit initiative.
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
United for Cures launched a bipartisan campaign featuring basketball players Houston Mallette and Eris Lester to protect crucial NIH funding.
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
The state defended its authority to mandate hospital licenses, while plaintiffs argued the rules would worsen maternity care deserts.
AG backs Jefferson County Commission in racial gerrymandering case
In a new filing, Marshall claimed the court "invented racial targets" and ignored the presumption that officials acted in good faith.
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Brian Christine defended a controversial study on gender dysphoria, citing it as the "most comprehensive review to date."