Opinion | For your safety, avoid Prattville
Dec 6, 2024 · “The city will not put the rights of parade participants ahead of the safety of its citizens. Because of the safety concerns for Prattville Pride, other parade participants, as well as parade bystanders, the city has made the decision to …
Election Day 2024: What to know as Alabamians head to the polls
Today, Tuesday, Nov. 5, Alabamians will cast their votes in the 2024 general election. The ballot includes federal, state, and local races, with major offices up for grabs, including the presidency, vice presidency, U.S. House seats, and several seats on the Alabama Supreme Court.
Justice Department sues state over purge of voter rolls
Sep 28, 2024 · The Justice Department’s review found that both native-born and naturalized U.S. citizens have received letters stating that their voter record has been made inactive and that they have been placed on a path for removal from Alabama’s statewide voter registration list.
Alabama GOP announces leadership transition
Nov 26, 2024 · The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is undergoing a significant leadership transition as Executive Director Reed Phillips departs to pursue a new professional opportunity.
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama's healthcare safety ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Potential Solutions and Next Steps. With nearly 420 rural hospitals deemed vulnerable to closure, Chartis calls for urgent action. Proposed measures include reducing administrative burdens on Medicare Advantage claims, reconsidering Medicaid expansion policies, and amending regulations under the Rural Emergency Hospital designation, which …
Secretary of state releases unofficial results for Alabama
Nov 7, 2024 · The unofficial results for the November 5, 2024, General Election in Alabama are now accessible on AlabamaVotes.gov, marking the conclusion of a carefully managed election process praised for its transparency and security.Secretary of State Wes Allen commended local election officials for their diligence in ensuring a seamless and secure voting experience.
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Nov 29, 2024 · This sector contributes over $50 billion to the state economy, over 20 percent of the total economy. From 2016 to 2020, Trump increased defense spending by $98 billion, creating thousands of new job opportunities for Alabama businesses, …
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
Nov 27, 2024 · The Alabama State Canvassing Board officially certified the results of the 2024 General Election, marking the culmination of a process involving months of preparation and execution by election officials across the state.
Analysis | Alabama's Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API's myths …
Oct 23, 2024 · The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has once again published its objections to Medicaid expansion in Alabama, framing it as a fiscal and economic disaster waiting to happen.
New bylaws changes, same fights on the Alabama Democratic …
Oct 18, 2024 · However, those new caucuses also weakened the power that Reed, who chairs the party’s powerful Black caucus, the Alabama Democratic Conference, holds in selecting at-large executive committee members and thus controlling who is elected chairperson of the party.