Alabama Arise reviews wins and disappointments in 2026 session
Alabama Arise weighed policy victories and momentary setbacks from its legislative agenda during the 2026 Legislative Session.
Medicaid
Alabama Arise hosts webinar series detailing impacts of Republican “Big Beautiful Bill”
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.
Montgomery medical transport provider faces crisis over decreased Medicaid rates
Choice Transport, a crucial service for Montgomery's most vulnerable, faces significant rate cuts, jeopardizing its ability to serve Medicaid recipients.
Protesters to deliver caskets to Tuberville office over deadly budget cuts
Advocates and clergy are protesting deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural healthcare, delivering caskets to symbolize lives lost due to the budget.
August 18, 2025
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See recent postsWill Alabama make safe pain treatment accessible?
Every dollar spent removing barriers to non-opioid treatments returns exponentially more in avoided addiction treatment costs.
New website provides state-by-state info on detrimental effects of “Big, Beautiful Bill”
A website highlights job losses, health care cuts and increased costs for Alabamians thanks to Trump's spending bill.
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Stephanie Azar will lead the State Employees’ Insurance Board after 13 years at Medicaid.
July 11, 2025
Health policy analyst details how Republicans’ Medicaid cuts will impact Alabama
Last week, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill that levies severe cuts to federal spending on Medicaid and increases eligibility requirements.
Advocates warn of SNAP, healthcare cuts in budget bill
Advocacy groups warned a federal budget bill would cause chaos in Alabama, with potential cuts to food assistance and healthcare, impacting nearly 800,000 residents.
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
A new policy brief detailed long-standing healthcare disparities facing Alabama's Black Belt region, warning of exacerbation by potential Medicaid cuts.