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GOP candidates have deadly priorities

Perhaps this crisis wouldn’t even exist if the state had done what it should have done years ago: Expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

April 17, 2022

Thomasville Regional Medical Center is one of just three newly-opened hospitals that haven't received adequate federal COVID aid.

April 13, 2022

We essentially have six of our seven districts that are safe Republican seats.

April 13, 2022

Poverty and teacher shortages are drivers for lagging science and math proficiencies in Black Belt schools, the report finds.

March 8, 2022

Researchers noted the Black Belt's lack of access to medical care likely resulted in more COVID deaths in those counties.

March 1, 2022

ADPH and the University of Alabama receive the $2 million grant to remove safety and environmental issues in Black Belt homes.

February 17, 2022

The INVEST in America Act would make significant investments in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

July 15, 2021

Many communities in the Black Belt have severe wastewater issues.

June 14, 2021

Funding is needed to ensure smooth distribution, Sewell said.

December 2, 2020

Black Belt counties lag behind others in economic prospects and investments in businesses.

October 28, 2020