Secretary of state urges voters to visit AlabamaVotes.gov ahead of …
Oct 29, 2024 · With election day approaching, Alabama’s Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging voters to use the state’s official election information website, AlabamaVotes.gov, to confirm details before heading to the polls on November 5.
ADOC unveils Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex in prison …
Nov 14, 2024 · In a pivotal step toward modernizing Alabama’s correctional system, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has announced the renaming of the Elmore Specialized Men’s Facility to the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex.
Stephen Nodine announces tentative candidacy for Mobile mayor …
Dec 10, 2024 · Former Mobile Councilman and County Commissioner Stephen Nodine is trying to run for mayor of Mobile — maybe. Nodine has a uniquely controversial past, making national headlines in 2010, when he was put on trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Angel Downs, who was found dead from a gunshot wound in the driveway of her Gulf Shores home. ...
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 could restore access to crucial services in rural areas.
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama …
Nov 15, 2024 · A significant shift is coming to the Alabama Senate, with President Pro Tempore Greg Reed reportedly preparing to step down from his leadership role, according to Yellowhammer News. Sources tell APR that Reed is expected to transition into a new role as secretary of workforce, leading the newly established Alabama Department of Workforce, which was formerly known as the Alabama Department of ...
Judge to rule on Alabama’s threat to prosecute out-of-state …
Aug 9, 2024 · A federal judge is set to rule on whether Alabama can prosecute healthcare providers and advocates who assist pregnant patients in seeking abortions outside the state.
State retirees could see cost-of-living adjustment
Apr 18, 2024 · Employees who retired from the state before October 2023 could see a 3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment. The House Ways and Means General Fund committee on Wednesday approved HB440 by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, that would enact the adjustment.
Pre-filed bill would create exceptions for Alabama’s abortion ban
Oct 3, 2024 · State Representative Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, pre-filed a bill on Tuesday that would create exceptions to the current abortion ban and alter the language surrounding abortions for health risks.. Alabama is one of several states where abortion is nearly completely banned following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision …
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.
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 …
Nov 18, 2024 · Wage and salary employment also hit a new record at 2,220,700 jobs, marking a year-over-year increase of 40,400 positions. Growth was led by the private education and health services sector (up 10,500), government sector (up 6,300), and …