Medicaid News & Articles

Census Bureau: More Alabamians Uninsured In 2018 Than Previous Year

by Adam Powell on September 11, 2019 in Alabama Economic News

According to numbers released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau, around 32,000 more Alabamians were uninsured in 2018 than 2017 and the state’s 10-percent uninsured rate is more than a percentage point higher than the national average. For his part, Jim Carnes, Policy Director for […]

2019 AL Legislative Session: Tragic and Pathetic

by Clete Wetli on June 10, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Alabama House of Representatives Chambers

Regardless of partisan affiliation, Alabama voters have got to abstain from their toxic addiction to identity politics and work together to address the real problems that are facing the state.

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

by Brent Wilson on June 5, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session was one of the most controversial sessions in Alabama history so let’s look at what all was accomplished and what was left on the table this year. What Passed A lot of bills saw their way to the Governor’s desk […]

AL Republicans Refusal to Fix Revenue Problem Hurts the State

by Clete Wetli on May 27, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Alabama’s revenue problem isn’t new. We’ve been doing nothing about it for over a decade. Each time a sensible reform or creative solution is proposed, it’s killed by right-wing hardliners.

Alabama 49th Worst State, Conservatives Bear the Blame

by Clete Wetli on May 20, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Alabama Republicans should take a long, hard look at this ranking because it’s their report card. They can’t blame Democrats for their incompetence or inability to solve problems.

Expanding Alabama Medicaid Needs to Happen Now

by Clete Wetli on May 13, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Medicaid expansion shouldn’t be a politically polarizing issue when it’s clear that our current path is unsustainable…

13 Alabama Hospitals Have Closed Since 2010

by Brent Wilson on February 14, 2019 in Alabama News

13 Alabama Hospitals have closed down since 2010 due to lack of funding, leaving many without close access to emergency healthcare. Here are the 13 Hospitals that have closed down in Alabama and the reasons why they shut down. Randolph Medical Center – Closed 2011 […]

Medicaid News & Articles

Census Bureau: More Alabamians Uninsured In 2018 Than Previous Year

2019 AL Legislative Session: Tragic and Pathetic

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

AL Republicans Refusal to Fix Revenue Problem Hurts the State

Alabama 49th Worst State, Conservatives Bear the Blame

Expanding Alabama Medicaid Needs to Happen Now

13 Alabama Hospitals Have Closed Since 2010

Alabama: Time to Get Serious About Rural Broadband

Five Questions with Tommy Tuberville

Airbus: ‘Hard’ To Invest In Mobile During Trade War

Doug Jones Slams State Democratic Party In Media Call

Joe Biden Correct: “Hate is on the rise again.”