Tennessee family asks for assistance with their adopted son, but the state might send him back to foster care.
Alisa and her husband Brian are facing potential child abandonment charges as they’ve retired to care for their adopted child, struggling to find the necessary support for his complex psychological needs. When the nine-year-old boy entered foster care, he had been separated from his four siblings and spent over half his life in custody, moving […]
Research Shows Cochise County is Falling Behind the State in Improving Access to Mental Health Care
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Rep. Sewell advocates for better prenatal care access for military families.
On Thursday, a new initiative was presented by US President Terri Sewell from Alabama, Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, and Congressman Andy Kim from New Jersey. This legislation aims to enhance access to prenatal care specifically for military families. The proposed law would establish a pilot program within the Department of Defense to recognize pregnancy […]
Be part of 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County for an impactful evening of community support.
Community Event to Support Local Charities Mark your calendars for May 14th, 2025! An engaging evening is planned at Prescott Rodeo Grounds, bringing together men from the Yavapai County area. This event is all about supporting local nonprofits while creating connections and, hopefully, making a significant impact. The Purpose Behind the Event The group, known […]
Senate approves reconciliation bill with child care reforms highlighted by Britt
US Senate Passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act On Tuesday, the Senate approved a version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, marking a significant step in domestic policy. This omnibus bill proposes major cuts to social services, including the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, in order to fund larger tax cuts for […]
Tuberville cautions that a freeze on Medicaid funding may harm rural health care in Alabama.
Concerns Over Medicaid Provider Tax Freeze U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has raised alarms about the possible repercussions of a proposed freeze on the provider tax, which is essential for Medicaid funding. He cautions that this measure could lead to significant financial strain, especially in rural regions such as Alabama. The proposed negotiations seem to breach […]
Sen. Katie Britt achieves success with inclusion of child care tax relief in Senate GOP economic plan
The long-discussed proposal by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has made it into the Senate GOP’s comprehensive finance bill. This package aims to reform existing childcare tax credits, hoping to lessen the financial pressures on working parents. On Monday, legislative details were unveiled, highlighting important revisions to Britt’s key initiative (45F). This includes changes to […]
Steve Marshall celebrates success in Supreme Court ruling supporting the ban on ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors.
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Minors’ Gender Procedures Alabama’s Attorney General, Steve Marshall, is expressing satisfaction following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling that supports Tennessee’s statewide ban on specific “gender preservation” treatments for minors. The Court’s 6-3 decision in the case of US vs. Skrmetti was announced on a Wednesday, reinforcing Tennessee’s legislation […]
Health council moves forward with plans to enhance mental health and elder care throughout Alabama
The Alabama-wide Health Coordination Council (SHCC) took notable steps this month to broaden health services statewide, particularly in mental health, geriatric care, and rehabilitation. As reported by Alabama political reporter, the SHCC reviewed and approved a proposal during its June meeting. One of the accepted plans comes from Koosa Valley Medical Center, aiming to enhance […]
Federal health agency says emergency abortion care guidance doesn’t reflect administration policy
Federal health officials have abandoned Tuesday’s guidance issued by former President Joe Biden, which said Medicare-funded hospitals must provide life-saving abortion care, regardless of the state’s ban. (Photo: Otto Kitzinger/Idaho Capital Sun) It is found at the US Department of Health and Human Services Guidance has been cancelled The hospital, published in July 2022, said […]
