Mental health is a hot topic everywhere, including in Alabama. Two of the state’s leaders pointed to mental health issues as needs they’d like to better address in the coming 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, which begins on February 4. And while gambling looks to make reappearance this
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Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey recently outlined some of his 2025 goals concerning the state’s students, saying tackling the “mental health crisis” among young people is at the top of his list. Related to improving students’ mental health, Mackey also wants to explore limiting cell phone and social media
New Alabama Senate President Pro Tem, Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), has listed his plans for the coming 2025 regular session, naming more funding for mental health services, increased access to healthcare and more effective and efficient communication between lawmakers among the topics needing attention. He also noted his role as a facilitator
Many of Alabama’s farmers, those who grow and raise our food and other needed items, are self-employed and therefore, face challenges when accessing affordable and consistent healthcare coverage for themselves and their families. The Alabama Farmers Federation is supporting legislation in the 2025 regular session that, if enacted, will finally
After multiple lawsuits pushed “pause” on Alabama’s medical cannabis industry moving ahead and offering medical cannabis to approved customers, a resolution is finally in sight, according to a member of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Court-ordered mediation efforts appear to have borne fruit, and an agreement is expected soon. Read
News affecting veterans in Alabama made headlines in the last few weeks, as did both state and federal efforts to boost business in the state by helping rural businesses and improving infrastructure at Alabama airports. The Alabama Film Commission has a new leading lady, and third graders might face a
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A new initiative from investment bank Goldman Sachs will support small businesses in rural Alabama, with goals that include growth and job creation. U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined representatives of Goldman Sachs in Birmingham for the launch of the bank’s “Investment Rural” program. The $100 million initiative provides results-oriented business
The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded more than $700,000 in state grants to match $8 million in federal funding for 13 local airports. The projects are as follows: These grants are made possible through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. Through the program, ALDOT can provide financial assistance and
