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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.
September 5, 2023

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
August 31, 2020

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
December 24, 2019

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
July 30, 2019

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
December 20, 2017

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
November 24, 2017

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
September 20, 2017