Community leaders call for Walmart boycott in response to DEI …
Nov 28, 2024 · “We encourage everyone to participate in the boycott by abstaining from shopping at Walmart on Friday. Instead, it’s suggested to support local businesses or companies that actively champion minority communities and value DEI principles,” they said.
Alabama begins to see impacts of “Porn ID Law” implementation
Sep 27, 2024 · Alabama is one of nineteen other states to pass age-verification legislation since 2022. Ahead of the law’s enactment, Pornhub, an adult content provider, responded to the Alabama law by blocking all IP addresses from the state on Thursday.
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.
Alabama Department of Corrections faces continued hiring setbacks
Aug 14, 2024 · The Alabama Department of Corrections had a joint legislative budget committee on Tuesday where Commissioner John Hamm updated lawmakers on the hiring of security and correctional officers and the progress of two new prisons.
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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 …
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.
Alabama joins 10 states suing BlackRock, Vanguard over alleged …
Nov 29, 2024 · Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the state’s participation in a multi-state lawsuit against three major investment firms for allegedly violating antitrust law through their involvement in climate activism that reduced …
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.
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.