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Medicaid should verify eligibility twice a year, Orr says

Medicaid should verify eligibility twice a year, Orr says

Legislation to require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to verify eligibility of its recipients more often is ready for Senate consideration. The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, April 19, approved what the sponsor called a “radically changed” version…

Retail Report: Ask Your House Member to Vote for SB316

Retail Report: Ask Your House Member to Vote for SB316

Delivery license reform took another step toward reality this week and is on its way to the Alabama House of Representatives. The Alabama Senate on Thursday voted for a $25,000 threshold before a $100 delivery license is required. As it stands now, a $100 delivery…

Gas tax is dead through 2018 at least, House speaker says

Gas tax is dead through 2018 at least, House speaker says

After the Alabama House of Representatives carried over a gas tax for road and bridge improvements, House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Capshaw, told reporters the bill was dead for the session and the next one. McCutcheon has been a strong proponent for…

Legislative Council stops Xanax rescheduling

Legislative Council stops Xanax rescheduling

With only one dissenting vote, the Legislative Council reversed an Alabama Department of Public Health decision to move Xanax into one of the most restrictive categories for controlled substances. Alprazolam and other benzodiazepines will remain a Schedule IV drug in Alabama. Alprazolam is…