$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.AL.com2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare rebate payments
Leeds Fire & Rescue awarded more than $61,000 for wildfire, rescue equipmentLeeds Fire & Rescue has received a $61,240 federal grant that will fund 40 new sets of wildland firefighting gear, helping firefighters respond more safely to brush fires and technical rescue incidents.AL.com4d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetfema grant award
Governor Ivey removes 5 Alabama Public Television commissioners amid controversyGov. Kay Ivey has terminated five Alabama Public Television Commissioners following a year of controversy.AL.com4d agoWhole story →GovernmentCultureKay Iveyalabama public television controversy
Bring U.S. Space Academy to Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey urges: ‘We are making a strong case’Governor cites Rocket City's history with NASA, role with U.S. Space Command.AL.com5d agoWhole story →TechnologyKay Iveyu s space academy location
Student financial aid 2027: Where to find it, how to apply for streamlined FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens Oct. 1 and Alabama high school students have already tested the new form.AL.com6d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyfafsa application opening
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.AL.com6d agoWhole story →Healthfehb premium increase
