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Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications

Commissioners said 102 patients have visited Alabama's first dispensary in the week since its launch, and opened applications for more medical cannabis testing sites.

June 12, 2026

Democrats urge contraception protections on Griswold anniversary

With a giant IUD as backdrop, state Democrats rallied in favor of the right to contraception as federal lawmakers ignited a push to codify access.

June 11, 2026

Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid

Yellowhammer Fund recorded its busiest month since reopening a year ago, driven by reduced national abortion funding.

June 11, 2026

Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers

Blue Cross said Jackson Hospital’s demands would raise costs for members as negotiations continued over the Montgomery facility’s future.

June 9, 2026

What the lock requires

When Alabama grants a power, it has a habit of skimping on the means to make the power work.

June 9, 2026

Constitutional rights attorney speaks out against ADPH birth center regulations

As litigation returned to Montgomery County, advocates argued hospital-style rules worsened Alabama’s maternity care deserts and limited options for low-risk pregnancies.

June 8, 2026

Jackson memo points to Blue Cross, but records show years of financial trouble

Public filings traced recurring losses, thin margins and bankruptcy before the insurer fight became the focus of Jackson Hospital’s closure warning.

June 5, 2026

Board of Medical Examiners releases new regulations for office-based procedures

Physicians must meet new accreditation standards by 2027 as Alabama expands oversight of higher-risk procedures performed outside hospitals.

June 4, 2026

New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC

The updated thresholds expand access to nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support and health education for pregnant women, new parents and young children.

June 3, 2026

Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions

Alabama is expanding its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program into four additional counties through two new providers.

May 29, 2026