The League of Women Voters of Alabama has launched its nonpartisan election resource www.VOTE411.org, announced Kathryn Byrd, President of the LWVAL. This “one-stop-shop” for election information provides simple tools to help Alabama voters navigate the voting process this November.

With the goal of reforming Medicaid by improving financial stability and patient care, Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed an executive order establishing the Alabama Medicaid Advisory Commission.

The Commission will be tasked with evaluating the financial structure of the Alabama Medicaid Agency and identifying ways to increase efficiency while also helping ensure the long-term sustainability of the agency.  The Commission will make recommendations to Governor Bentley prior to the 2013 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature.

“We are committed to increasing efficiency, eliminating fraud and maintaining patient care,” Governor Bentley said.  “We believe we can deliver higher-quality care while also controlling costs.  The Alabama Medicaid Advisory Commission will help us accomplish this.”

“The Commission will include members who are all dedicated to quality healthcare,” Governor Bentley added.  “We’ll listen to the perspectives o

With the Nov. 6 election just around the corner, ASU is giving the community, students, faculty and staff a chance to get an in-depth look at the presidential candidates.

The informal forum is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Councill Hall, Room 221. Participants will discuss views, analyses and prognostications for what lies ahead and discuss the impact of the presidential election on you.  

The forum is sponsored by ASU’s Department of History and Political Science, Pi Sigma Alpha, the College of Democrats, and Students Taking Action Today Implementing Change.  

Come join us for this special election night forum.

Information Source: ASU