Wesley Walter

Wesley Walter is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Health / Congress

Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies

An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians.

September 17, 2025

Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary

The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.

September 16, 2025

$3 million Vestavia Hills stormwater infrastructure grant delayed

The funds were earmarked for drainage improvements in the city as part of ongoing attempts to improve stormwater drainage.

September 15, 2025

Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”

Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, explained how compounders filled gaps during drug shortages and provided custom formulations.

September 12, 2025

Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment

A lawyer for Lambda Legal was indicted after being accused of making a false statement during a 2022 judicial panel investigating “judge-shopping.”

September 11, 2025

Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson

A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon.

September 9, 2025

Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts

This legislation would pause impending funding reductions to give Congress and the industry time to develop a better, more sustainable payment system.

September 8, 2025

Advocates push for cancer research and prevention as funding debate hits House

Advocates engaged federal lawmakers and pushed for increased cancer research and prevention funding amid the House's appropriations bill debate.

September 5, 2025

PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs

The PEEHIP board navigated discussions on rising medical and pharmaceutical costs, reviewing budget allocations and future projections.

September 4, 2025

Bidding on two proposed Alabama coal mine leases to be held in September

The Department of the Interior announced it moved forward with selling coal industry leases, including two large plots in Tuscaloosa County.

September 3, 2025