https://1819news.com/news/item/blue-cross-modernization-bill-debated-in-house-public-hearing Here are problems: Moving the assets to a loosely regulated holding company allows for BCBS to generate profits from buying new assets and pocket all the profits into their own pockets with YOUR PREMIUMS. With rising premiums each year and loss of coverage, this bill does nothing to reduce premium, expand care, or improve payments to providers. Finally, North Carolina Department of In

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has introduced legislation this session to provide for the creation of a holding company for many of their assets that  are presently restricted by the Department of Insurance to move or use for for profit ventures. This structure has been in place for years to protect the people of Alabama from the use of their own premiums for ventures that have nothing to do with provision of care, paying claims, or providing a buffer for potential cat

Monday, February 2, 2026 OPELIKA, ALA. — BamaCarry and the National Association for Gun Rights PAC announced their joint endorsement of Cam Hunt for Lee County Sheriff in the 2026 election, citing his unwavering commitment to the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding citizens. Hunt, a former Auburn University graduate, Marine, and deputy sheriff, has earned the support of Alabama’s leading gun rights organizations for his opposition to gun control policies and his fi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 9, 2026 Cam Hunt Officially Qualifies for Lee County Sheriff Lee County, AL — Cam Hunt has submitted his qualification paper as a candidate for Lee County Sheriff, taking the next formal step in his campaign to bring principled, accountable leadership to the Sheriff’s Office. A lifelong Lee County resident, Marine Corps veteran, and experienced law-enforcement professional, Hunt’s campaign is built on the core values of Justice, Liberty, and

December 23, 2025 In the face of significant premium hikes, coverage denials and ailing hospitals , calls for transparency of health insurers in Alabama are steadily increasing in volume and consistency. Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance (AIPA) supports these calls for transparency in the name of fair pay rates for healthcare providers and low costs for consumers and taxpayers. Since its inception, AIPA has advocated for transparency of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) prac

December 4, 2025 The Mitchell House 357 West Columbus Street Dadeville, Alabama Doors will open at 5:00 PM. Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. All payments ($30 per person or $300 per table) should be made to John Rice by December 2. Menu : Chicken Piccata                             Zuppa Toscana Angel Hair Pasta                            Garlic Bread Roasted Vegetable Medley           Banana Pudding Salad                                               Drinks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RESOLUTION OF THE EAST ALABAMA REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY Calling for the East Alabama Republican Assembly to Officially Endorse Micah Messer...

The National Association for Gun Rights PAC is proud to endorse Micah Messer for House District 38 in Alabama’s special election. Micah...

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) recently announced its endorsement of Amy Dozier Minton for Senate District 10, which covers all or...