Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
A report by Community Catalyst in collaboration with Cover Alabama last week found that Medicaid expansion would greatly benefit the working class.
Coalition
Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy”
The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill.
Doug Jones calls for building “pro-democracy coalition”
Although Jones placed the events of Jan. 6 on the radical right, he called for voters to avoid electing extreme candidates on either side.
New campaign works to change how Alabama draws election maps
The Alabama Election Protection Network says changes to congressional districts will take time. Local redistricting might be a different story.
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims statewide
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $418,404 grant to support sexual assault victims across Alabama. The Alabama Coalition Against Rape, a nonprofit organization that assists victims of sexual violence and conducts outreach and education, is using the funds to continue its efforts to provide services to victims and prevent further assaults. The coalition has provided … Continued
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Prison reform group asks for observers on prison commissioner’s task force on violence
A group advocating for prison reform in Alabama on Friday asked that external observers be placed on a newly formed task force meant to address inmate-on-inmate violence and alleged excessive use of force by correctional officers. The request comes after a particularly deadly month, and year, in Alabama prisons. Alabamians for Fair Justice, a coalition … Continued
Regions joins group focused on diversity and inclusion
Regions Bank recently announced that the Fortune 500 company has joined a list of corporations and universities that pledge to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Birmingham-based Regions in June became the first financial institution in Alabama to join with the coalition CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, which runs the program. Regions president … Continued
Minority groups call on Sen.-elect Doug Jones to hire diverse staff
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A coalition of 16 minority groups has penned an open letter calling on Sen.-elect Doug Jones to hire a diverse staff as he begins his transition into office as Alabama’s next senator. The letter, co-signed by the NAACP and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Education … Continued
Alabama joins coalition supporting Trump expanded travel ban
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama will join a coalition of 12 states whose attorneys generals are writing a brief in support of President Donald Trump’s expanded travel ban, which has been blocked by the courts and will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that he would be … Continued
Attorneys General coalition seeking documents from opioid manufacturers, distributors
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A bipartisan coalition of 41 state attorneys general including Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, is seeking documents and information from opioid manufacturers and distributions as part of an investigation into the opioid epidemic. Marshall on Tuesday announced the subpoenas, which are being sent to manufacturers Endo, Jannsen, Teva, Cephalon … Continued