Alabama
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
AL nonprofit urges Medicaid expansion to 'save rural hospitals'
An Alabama group is sounding the alarm about the need for Medicaid expansion, in part to keep rural hospitals in business. Many hospitals in Alabama …
New Alabama bill threatens voter rights; legal challenge ensues
A voting rights group has filed a lawsuit in Alabama to prevent thousands from losing their right to vote. The Campaign Legal Center said Alabama's …
ACLU of Alabama launches Project MOVE to boost voter turnout
The ACLU of Alabama launches a campaign to boost voter engagement. Alabama is grappling with one of the lowest voter turnouts in the country…
Alabama group receives grant to boost FAFSA submissions
The nonprofit group Alabama Possible has received a U.S. Department of Education grant to help increase FAFSA completion rates among students in the …
Selma announces infrastructure milestone, river walk plans progress
Alabama officials have announced critical infrastructure improvements in Selma this week, paving the way for a new river walk. The "Selma 14 …
Report: AL needs more support to increase access to crisis care
Alabama's crisis response needs some improvements to expand its coverage and effectiveness, according to a new report. The mental health policy …
AL universities, community colleges to receive increased funding in 2025
Alabama's universities and community colleges will receive increased funding for 2025. The state's universities are set to get a 7% boost equivalent …
Youth diversion programs crucial for Alabama juvenile justice reform
Alabama has the eighth-highest youth incarceration rate in the nation and juvenile justice advocates said more diversion programs could be key to chan…
Montgomery mayor seeks public safety solutions at U.S. Conference of Mayors
More than 200 mayors, from cities in Alabama and across the country, gathered this weekend to tackle the nation's most prominent issues at the 92nd U.…
Overcoming barriers to successful re-entry in Alabama
Alabama has a goal to reduce recidivism by 50% by 2030 but a recent report from the Prison Fellowship warned state-level barriers to critical needs ma…
Report: Alabama children need more educational, economic support
A new report sheds light on child well-being in Alabama, highlighting the need for greater academic and economic support. According to the latest …
Alabama groups launch training to increase community advocacy
Alabama groups are empowering residents to influence community policies with a new training program. Alabama Arise and Alabama Values are launching …