Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

EMS

Health / Governor

Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law

The legislative priorities, now law, include measures aimed at improving rural healthcare, eliminating cancer screening costs and limiting items Alabamians may purchase via SNAP.

April 16, 2026

Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote

An Alabama House committee advanced a bill designed to support struggling EMS providers, while insurers warned the legislation would raise premiums.

March 18, 2026

House committee debates ambulance reimbursement mandate bill

The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee heard proponents and opponents of a bill that would impose reimbursement requirements.

February 19, 2026

When rural health care outpaces Alabama law

New care models emerged from necessity across rural Alabama, yet state laws treating EMS mainly as transport created significant legal friction.

January 15, 2026