Proposed Alabama constitutional amendment would ban naturalized citizens from state office
An amendment filed for the 2026 session would ban naturalized citizens from holding many political offices in the state.
Alabama senator to revive bill mandating prostate cancer screening coverage
An Alabama senator is reviving a bill for the 2026 legislative session that would require health insurance companies to cover prostate cancer screenings for all high-risk patients.
Alabama WIC funding in danger amid federal government shutdown
Alabama's top public health official said Thursday he is worried about funding for a food assistance program for pregnant women and babies amid the federal government shutdown.
Report: Alabama continues to lead nation in prosecutions of pregnant women
Alabama continues to lead the nation in prosecutions of women in relation to pregnancy, pregnancy loss and birth, according to a recent report.
Alabama commission looks for ways to address PTSD in first responders
When Jason Smith was in the U.S. Marine Corps, a clinician waited for him and his fellow troops as they got back from missions to record their mental health.
Greg Barnes wins Alabama House seat in Walker County
Greg Barnes, a retired contractor, is the presumptive House District 13 representative in Jasper, Alabama, according to unofficial election results.
Alabama health officer expresses concern over federal cuts
Alabama's top health official said in a report by the Trust for America's Health that unpredictable federal funding and changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding vaccines will have ramifications for public health.
North Alabama child who contracted measles has recovered
A north Alabama child who contracted measles is on the mend, and state officials said there was no transmission of the virus.
Alabama secretary of state unsure of special session to redraw state Senate districts
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen told a federal judge Thursday he still does not know if the governor will call a special session to redraw state Senate districts in Montgomery after a ruling that they violate the Voting Rights Act.
Alabama union leaders say they’re fighting for the state’s middle class
The president of one of Alabama's largest unions said last week that people forget the meaning of Labor Day: You should not have to work every day to afford to live.
