Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

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LWVAL commends steps toward prison reform in Alabama

The League of Women Voters praised a newly negotiated pilot program aimed at improving oversight and safety in state correctional facilities.

March 18, 2026

Alabama Senate foregoes prison oversight bill in favor of pilot program

State leaders launched a one-year pilot program for the Examiners of Public Accounts to inspect facilities and report on prison conditions.

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March 13, 2026

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee holds public hearing on prison oversight legislation

Proponents shared stories of corruption and deplorable conditions Wednesday during a hearing on a bill to establish an independent office to monitor Alabama prisons.

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March 12, 2026

Bill to mandate physician staffing in ERs considered at Senate Healthcare

The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 29, 2026

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Larry Stutts and Norman Crow

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsements for Senate District 6 and House District 63,

July 23, 2025

A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare

The 2025 Legislative Session saw Alabama make key budgetary investments and policy reforms in mental healthcare, with federal changes casting uncertainty.

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May 28, 2025

Alabama midwives talk birth center ruling, 2025 session, next steps

A judicial decision removes ADPH’s authority over midwifery care, enabling birth centers to operate under the state Board of Midwifery’s oversight.

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May 22, 2025

Red heart shape and medical stethoscope on blue background top view. Health care, medicare and cardiology concept.

House passes Senate bill raising age of medical consent for minors

SB101 will raise the age of medical consent for minors from 14 to 16.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 8, 2025

Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House

SB101, introduced by Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscumbia, would limit minors' ability to consent to healthcare

Mary Claire Wooten

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April 24, 2025

House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state

SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House.

Mary Claire Wooten

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April 24, 2025