Friday, June 19, 2026

Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory

State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones

Elections

Incumbents prevail in Alabama’s legislative runoff elections

Alabama voters settled six legislative runoffs Tuesday, with two incumbents winning.

June 17, 2026

Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk

The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.

February 27, 2026

House Health Committee passes bill requiring screenings for postpartum depression

Specifically, HB322 "would require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to cover screening and would also regulate how Medicaid covers prescription drugs used to treat postpartum depression."

March 6, 2025