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Bill prioritizing private insurance coverage of children’s healthcare passes committee

The proposal would give judges the power to mandate that a child currently covered by Medicaid be added to a parent's employer-provided insurance.
February 20, 2025

Week Eight Legislative Report: Session passes halfway point

By Beth Marietta Lyon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature convened for day 15 of the annual Regular Session on Tuesday, February 27 with 31 committee meetings held throughout the week to consider legislation. Both Houses then convened on Thursday, March 1 for Day 16. The Session reached the halfway point on Tuesday. There have … Continued
March 6, 2018

Good News: A Sine Die Solution for the Special Session

By State Auditor Jim Zeigler As I give reports to the people about what is going on in Montgomery, too often I have to bear BAD NEWS. Today, is an exception. I bring very GOOD NEWS from Montgomery. A solution has surfaced for the reported shortfall in the state’s Medicaid budget. On Tuesday, the House … Continued
August 20, 2016

Hubbard Received Almost $100K To Pass Bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Series: Emails on Hubbard’s Road to Perdition, Article 2 The emails below were released by the State on February 2015, in response to Hubbard’s demand for a more defined statement of facts concerning his indictments. MONTGOMERY—Emails and court records show Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) sought to pass legislation to … Continued
February 29, 2016