Report: 38 percent of Alabama COVID deaths tied to insurance coverage gaps
A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance.
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Alabama’s transgender healthcare ban would face swift lawsuit
The ACLU, the ACLU of Alabama and the New York City-based law firm Lambda Legal say a lawsuit would be imminent.
Governor awards COVID-19 grant to city of Auburn
Auburn will use the funds to provide rental and utility assistance and food distribution.
April 29, 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law.
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See recent postsThe anti-trans sports bill is hateful, and it’s about to get expensive
Before the bill was signed, major events were threatening to pull out of Alabama.
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See recent postsTransgender kids latest target for thoughtless lawmakers
The latest underdogs to be targeted by Republicans are transgender kids.
Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal
Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies.
Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings
Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings.
Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama State Parks Foundation launches plan to bolster parks system
The governor spoke about an $80 million bond issue for park improvements that must be approved by voters.
April 16, 2021
House committee tables bill to curtail powers of health officer, governor
Several members expressed concern the bill could hamper the governor's ability to quickly act in times of emergencies.