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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

Medicaid Expansion

Medicaid expansion: what Dr. Bentley should have ordered

Expanding Medicaid is more than just adding job opportunities. This will literally save lives.

September 14, 2022

Despite national decline, Alabama’s uninsured rate has risen in recent years

Alabama is one of 12 states that has chosen not to expand Medicaid.

August 22, 2022

Former Gov. Robert Bentley calls for Medicaid expansion

Bentley said expanding Medicaid is not a political decision to be made, and is critical to saving lives.

April 22, 2022

Retired U.S. Army veteran Sherri Reese announced state Senate District 27 candidacy

Reese is the only Democrat running in the race. Sen. Tom Whatley and Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey are running in the GOP primary.

April 18, 2022

Poll: More than seven in 10 Alabama voters support Medicaid expansion

The poll found that 65.8 percent of Republican voters supported Medicaid expansion.

February 11, 2022

Alabama vets ask Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid

Doing so would provide access to affordable healthcare to approximately 5,000 veterans and 8,000 family members, the letter reads.

November 12, 2021

A Q&A with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman

Chris Countryman is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor of Alabama.

September 6, 2021

Sewell announces $10 million in funding for Alabama small rural hospitals

Forty hospitals in Alabama will be receiving funds under this provision.

July 16, 2021

Terell Anderson is running for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District

Anderson supports Medicare for All, canceling student loan debt, expanding public education and a host of many progressive policies.

June 29, 2021

Study links low Medicaid eligibility limits with lowered cancer survival

Advocates with the American Cancer Society are urging state leaders to use federal relief funds to expand eligibility.

May 26, 2021