Reduced port traffic, disrupted supply chain means economic troubles ahead
Empty American ports and a disrupted American supply chain spell economic trouble ahead for all Americans.
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Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11.
Alabama to celebrate graduation of 55 correctional officers
Gov. Ivey praised the commitment of the 55 correctional officers trainees scheduled to graduate on Thursday amid shortages.
Alabama Childcare Roadmap offers plan for childcare shortage
On average, parents missed 46 hours of work due to child care problems, including lack of reliable child care.
UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage
One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025.
Marshall warns Alabamians against illegally profiting off of the public health emergency
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday warned that those who seek to illegally profit from State Public Health Emergency that Alabama’s price-gouging Law is in effect. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state Public Health Emergency on March 13 in Alabama relating to the appearance of the 2019 novel coronavirus. Alabama’s price gouging law … Continued
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See recent postsThe Legislature’s abortion ban is a disgraceful political stunt that will cost Alabamians
For years, the Alabama Legislature has been passing laws that push abortion out of reach. Now politicians have finally shown their true colors and are trying to ban abortion outright. On Wednesday, Governor Ivey signed HB314 – one of the most extreme attacks on the right to abortion in recent memory – into law. HB314 … Continued
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See recent postsRusty Glover: “It’s time for honest government that puts the people first”
In politics, as in life, it’s important to be honest with ourselves and with the people we serve. In the last several years, we have seen too much corruption in Montgomery. We’ve seen too many of our public officials who have not been honest with themselves and certainly were not honest with the people who … Continued
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See recent postsIt’s the greed that hurts Alabama most
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s the greed that bothers me most about the Alabama Legislature. I know that it sometimes seems tough to narrow down the most troubling aspect of our state lawmakers — to boil down the systemic failures and overwhelming corruption to a single topic. But it’s not for me. It’s … Continued
Prison healthcare provider steps forward to meet Alabama’s challenge
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this summer, US Federal District Judge Myron H. Thompson declared the mental health care system in Alabama prisons to be “horrendously inadequate.” It is likely Judge Thompson will soon rule that Alabama must improve all health care services for inmates at State Correctional facilities. His ruling already has … Continued