Medicaid

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 29, an overflow crowd packed the Lurleen Wallace School of Nursing auditorium at Jacksonville State University to hear the Senate District 11 debate between incumbent Senator Del Marsh (R from Anniston) and his opponent, attorney Taylor Stewart (D from Anniston).  The event was a heavy weight slug … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most states have all of their revenue from income taxes, sales taxes, sin taxes, property taxes, business taxes, licenses, and fees come into one common fund. Then, legislators prioritize their spending for the next business year into how much money the schools, prisons, court system, state colleges, state police, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Since its founding in 1941, Southern Research has become widely recognized as a leader in contract research services in a variety of highly technical industry sectors.  On Wednesday, August 13, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) toured Birmingham’s Southern Research Institute (SRI) with … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) made a rare joint appearance at Birmingham’s Southern Research Institute (SRI) with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R).  The two Governors toured the laboratories and met with SRI executives. Following the tour, the two GOP Governors spoke to reporters in SRI’s courtyard.  The Alabama … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – A new report http://familiesusa.org/product/expanding-health-coverage-working-individuals-and-families?src=media released by the Arise Citizens’ Policy Project shows that a majority of those who would benefit from the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act in our state are working Alabamians. Entitled “Medicaid Expansion in Alabama: Health Insurance for Working Individuals and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s Democratic Party has taken a beating during the presidency of Barack H. Obama.  In 2008 when the controversial Senator from Illinois was first elected, Alabama Democrats won: three of Alabama’s Seven Congressional Districts, President of the Alabama Public Service Commission, and Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.  … Continued

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, July 7, the two Republican Primary Runoff candidates for Senate District 30 met at a forum at the Bass Pro Shoppe in Prattville, Alabama.  Former Autauga County Commissioner Clyde Chambliss spoke at the forum along with his opponent, small business owner and electrician, Harrison Garner.  The forum … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A recent study by the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) found that states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, saw a 30 percent decrease in uncompensated care. “Uncompensated care is the total amount of health care services… provided to patients who are either unable or unwilling to pay. … Continued

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A recent study in Public Administration Review shows the negative impact of public corruption on a state’s economic future. Alabama is listed in the top ten most corrupt states in America. In a report entitled, “The Impact of Public Officials” Corruption on the Size and Allocation of U.S. State Spending,” authors Cheol … Continued