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AIPA: Open letter PBM / SB252 update #3
November 25, 2025 Thanksgiving Day is approaching, a time to reflect on our blessings, good fortune and the good people in our lives. The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance (AIPA) is particularly thankful for the efforts of the legislators who heard pharmacies’ concerns and acted in the last session by unanimously passing SB252, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, and for the Alabama Department of Insurance Pharmacy Benefit Manager Compliance Division (PBM Division), whic
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ALDOI Press Release: ALDOI welcomes Dr. Kelli Littlejohn Newman to lead PBM Compliance Division
Originally appeared on the Alabama Department of Insurance website https://aldoi.gov/currentnewsitem.aspx?ID=1341 Contact: Jennifer Bowen (334) 269-3550 11/19/2025 The Alabama Department of Insurance welcomes Kelli Littlejohn Newman, Pharm.D., to lead the Department’s newly established Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Compliance Division, effective December 16. The Division was created to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, passed
21 hours ago
Auburns Voice: Downtown Moratorium or Complete overhaul: "After decades of neglect"
Downtown Moratorium or Complete overhaul: “After decades of neglect “ These hideous downtown Auburn Skyscrapers as I call them are dotted from North Gay Street, to West Glenn, to Genelda Ave, and to West Magnolia. Many of these student housing complexes are already managed by Auburn University. Then why the heck did the University not put them on their property instead of downtown property. This has made Auburn just another cookie cutter city instead of a creative and unique
Nov 6
Rural Renaissance Roadshow Coming to Opelika, AL November 10-12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  CONTACT INFORMATION:  Sachs Media Sarah Jenkins SJenkins@sachsmedia.com  Rural Renaissance Roadshow Coming to Opelika, AL November 10-12 Andrew Freear, head of Auburn University’s Rural Studio, to deliver Opening Keynote on Design for Resilience OPELIKA, AL - The 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow is coming to Opelika, Alabama, November 10-12, bringing together more than 200 local leaders from across the nation focused on rural resilience in energ
Nov 5
Letter from AIPA regarding the ongoing PBM issue
November 5, 2025 Fall is upon us, bringing cool nights and busy schedules as we plan tailgate parties, Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas parties. This year, the hardworking staff at Alabama Department of Insurance (DOI) are busy with a very different task, addressing a threat to healthcare in our state. The final provisions of SB252, The Community Pharmacy Relief Act, took effect on October 1, mandating that Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) pay independent pharmacies in Alaba
Nov 5
Jay Jones terminates Deputy Cam Hunt for running for Lee County Sheriff
Former Lee County Deputy Sheriff Cam Hunt has made public his letter of termination from Jay Jones. Jones had the option of asking Deputy Hunt for his resignation or offering him a leave of absence after Hunt had personally shown him the professional courtesy of informing Jones of his intention to run for sheriff. In a shockingly impulsive act of heavy handed self interest, Jones broke with long standing precedents and committed the nearly unheard of act of firing a deputy
Oct 24
Get out and vote for Micah Messer in D38 Special Election today!
Micah Messer has outstanding qualities of his character that have set him apart from a certain opponent in the special election for Alabama State House in District 38. First and foremost, he did not not take money from the Poarch Creek Indians. Second, Messer completed the APA survey from the Alabama Policy Institute which one of his opponents did not. Third, Messer has personally knocked on over 2,000 doors in district 38 and volunteers for his campaign have knocked on an
Oct 21
1819 News: Poarch Creeks bankroll new PAC with $3.5 million donation ahead of 2026 elections
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) donated $3.5 million to its new political action committee (PAC) on Wednesday. The new PCI PAC was registered in September with the Alabama Secretary of State's office, ahead of the upcoming 2026 election cycle in Alabama, which features competitive legislative, constitutional and judicial offices. Gambling legislation supported by PCI was brought up continually in media reports during the 2025 session, but it was never officially filed
Oct 21
Op-ed: Sadness looms over Alabama!
by Robin Garland Kay Ivey can no longer be our Governor. We citizens with regret, request invoking Article 5, Section 128 of the Alabama Constitution. There comes a time in all our lives where mental capacity can no longer function in a reasonable manner. I am sad to say that time has come for our Governor. We have all experienced this within our own families. Let’s as an Alabama family do what is right for its citizens. We’ve had governors that were greedy and corrupt, gov
Oct 14
Retired legislator Debbie Wood honored by City of Lanett
Following the early retirement this year of State Representative for District 38 Debbie Wood there was an honorary plaque presented to her in appreciation of her service at the Lanett City Council meeting on Monday evening of October 6th. Councilwoman Angelia Thomas introduced Wood with remarks related to their past work together. "It is my pleasure to present this plaque to my past employer and my current friend, State Representative Debbie Wood. She has been a vital frien
Oct 8
PBM issue letter
October 2, 2025 October is American Pharmacists Month, intended to show appreciation for pharmacists’ work in taking care of patients...
Oct 2
Candidate for Attorney General Pamela Casey interview
Pamela Casey is the District Attorney for Blount County and is currently running against two other well funded opponents in the Attorney...
Sep 29
EARA endorsement of Messer for Alabama State House in District 38
RESOLUTION OF THE EAST ALABAMA REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY Calling for the East Alabama Republican Assembly to Officially Endorse Micah Messer...
Sep 29
NAGR endorses Messer for District 38
The National Association for Gun Rights PAC is proud to endorse Micah Messer for House District 38 in Alabama’s special election. Micah...
Sep 29
1819 News: Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Amy Dozier Minton in Senate District 10
The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) recently announced its endorsement of Amy Dozier Minton for Senate District 10, which covers all or...
Sep 11
Agriculture Commissioner candidate Corey Hill gives exclusive interview
Corey Hill is currently serving as the mayor of Douglas in Marshall County and is running as a candidate for the position of Commissioner...
Aug 15
Reeltown Youth Baseball League puts kids first
Good news has spread throughout the communities of East Alabama in regards to the outstanding success that has been enjoyed in the past...
Jul 24
Dogs or no dogs - Auburn short term rentals
Editorial by Susan Bolt Imagine if the City of Auburn passed an ordinance banning dog ownership—but only in certain neighborhoods. What...
Jul 23
Micah Messer Announces Candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives, District 38
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Micah Messer Phone: (334) 219-0321 Email: liberty@messer2026.com SMITHS STATION, AL — Micah Messer has...
Jun 25
Richard Cooley Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Smiths Station
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Jared@StrategyManagementLLC.com  Richard Cooley Announces Candidacy for Mayor of...
Jun 18
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