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Legislature / Health

Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill

The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.
March 25, 2025

Alabama Republicans enjoy a big night with easy wins

It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did so in commanding fashion. The closest of the races was for Alabama Chief Justice, between Republican Tom Parker and Democrat Bob Vance, and it wasn’t that close. Parker won with 58 … Continued
November 7, 2018

Morrow running for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 21, 2017, State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) announced that he is running for State Senate District 6. Rep. Morrow said in a statement, “I am announcing today my candidacy for State Senate District 6. Morrow will likely be challenging incumbent Dr. Larry Stutts,” (R-Sheffield). Rep. … Continued
June 22, 2017

Medical Parole Bill passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB87 which would allow Alabama’s oldest prisoners to apply for medical paroles. State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) said on social media, “SB87 dealing with medical parole for prisoners has passed. We are now adjourned for the night. We … Continued
May 19, 2017

Health Committee gives favorable report to Drug Paraphernalia Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to allow non-profits to participate in a controversial program to give free drug paraphernalia to drug users to slow the spread of AIDS. House Bill 455 is sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia). Rep. Williams said … Continued
May 12, 2017

Senate Health Committee gives favorable report to Right of Conscience Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 12, 2017, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to House Bill 95 giving health care providers authority to decline to perform services that violate their consciences. The Health Care Rights of Conscience Act was sponsored by State Representative Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs). Rep. Mooney said … Continued
April 13, 2017

ALFRA Rallies for Joint Custody

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On March 8, 2017, the Alabama Family Rights Association (ALFRA) held the first Family Law Reform Educational Day and Rally in front of the Alabama Statehouse. The group is urging that the legislature pass the Children’s Equal Access Act, Senate Bill 186. SB186 is sponsored by State Senator Larry … Continued
March 14, 2017

Medical Parole Bill get favorable report by Senate Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the Senate General Fund Committee approved Senate Bill 87, which would set up medical parole for sick and aging Alabama prisoners. SB87 is sponsored by State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose). Sen. Pittman said that prison medical care is costing us $100 million a year and … Continued
March 13, 2017