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AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs

A medical spa faced allegations of administering unapproved weight-loss drugs to patients, prompting a temporary shutdown and asset freeze.

November 11, 2025

Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth access

The CONNECT for Health Act would make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent.

April 7, 2025

Britt supports bipartisan telehealth legislation

The legislation is a bipartisan effort that is intended to expand telehealth services to more people, sponsored by Britt and 57 other senators.

December 21, 2023

Alabama House passes bill to regulate telemedicine

The bill limits the number of telehealth visits regarding the same condition, with the same physician to four, before having to see a physician in person.

April 6, 2022

Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House

The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing.

April 1, 2022

Sen. Robert’s telehealth bill passes Senate

It is the first piece of legislation regulating digital access to healthcare for Alabamians.

March 30, 2022

Carl cosponsors bipartisan bills to Increase access to affordable health care for seniors

Carl said that both pieces of legislation would increase access to affordable health care for seniors across the nation.

August 13, 2021

Aderholt introduces broadband-focused EXPAND Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband, Aderholt said.

November 25, 2020

Alabama’s Black Belt lacks quality internet access, report finds

Twenty-two of 24 Black Belt counties are below the statewide average of 86 percent of the population who have access to high-speed internet, and two Black Belt Counties — Perry and Chocktaw — have no access at all.

October 20, 2020

Aderholt pushes for CARES fund flexibility to improve rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Friday released a statement after leading a bipartisan Congressional letter with Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, to House and Senate leadership urging them to take immediate and necessary actions regarding rural broadband funding from the CARES Act. “The Coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on the unacceptable reality of rural broadband … Continued

August 10, 2020