Sunday - November 1, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama

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Ala. A.G. Marshall Opens Investigation in Clarke County Following Accusations of Voter Fraud
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 17 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Steve Marshall Opens Investigation in Clarke County Following Accusations of Voter Fraud October 16, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that his office is investigating allegations of voter fraud in Clarke County. "I appreciate the Clarke County Circuit Clerk, Probate Judge and Sheriff for their assistance in this matter.  more
American Society of Anesthesiologists Honors Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Anesthesiologists Honors Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award * SAN DIEGO -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the specialty as an accomplished anesthesiologist, ed  more
Cumberland School of Law's Civil Rights Center Connects Students with Justice Leaders at Alabama Strategy Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law's Civil Rights Center Connects Students with Justice Leaders at Alabama Strategy Summit * Faculty and students from Samford University Cumberland School of Law recently joined advocates, legal professionals, policymakers and community leaders from across Alabama for the Alabama Strategy Summit, Reclaiming Lives & Restoring Hope by Making Room, held Oct. 1-3 in Montgomery, Alab  more
Hegseth Thanks Young Americans in Knoxville Who Say 'Send Me'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Thanks Young Americans in Knoxville Who Say 'Send Me' * On the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with two groups of young Americans who opted to defend the nation, falling in line behind generations of Americans who served in the Civil War, two world wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and conflicts in the Middle East. Before attending a football ga  more
Samford Alumna Draws on Faith, Wellness and Life Experiences in New Book
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Alumna Draws on Faith, Wellness and Life Experiences in New Book * For Samford University alumna Heather Brown '08, a career devoted to wellness and digital media created an opportunity to help women build healthier, more intentional lives. Her debut book, The Sunday Reset: The Ultimate Guide to Reclaim Your Week, Restore Your Health, and Make Time for What Matters Most, is scheduled for relea  more
UAB and global partners awarded landmark NIH grant to combat a leading cause of maternal mortality
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * UAB and global partners awarded landmark NIH grant to combat a leading cause of maternal mortality * * UAB has been awarded funding for GLOBal PPCM, the largest global study for peripartum cardiomyopathy. The trial will test whether a widely available drug can save the lives of women with this condition. * The UAB Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health and Center for Research in Women's Health are   more