Democratic Leader Criticizes Bentley on ACA
Democrat Criticizes Bentley on Health Exchanges
The Affordable Care Act requires state insurance exchanges where individuals and small businesses can shop for health insurance. States have until Friday to tell the federal government whether they will set up their own exchanges or let Washington do it for them. After months of indecision, Governor Robert Bentley announced yesterday that Alabama will not set up an exchange. He says it’s just too expensive. Alabama House minority leader Gadsden Democrat Craig Ford tells WBHM’s Tanya Ott he’s very disappointed by Bentley’s decision.
You can learn more about the state insurance exchanges and Medicaid expansion here.
Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
A park official said the visitor center, the gas station, a waste water treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing were among the 50 to 80 structures lost.
Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon, Italy’s first singles champion
Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title. Sinner is the first Italian to win the tournament.
Senate committee details failures by Secret Service in preventing Trump shooting
The Senate Homeland Security Committee said the Secret Service's "lack of structured communication was likely the greatest contributor to the failures" at the Pennsylvania rally last summer.
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82
Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari — who once ruled as a military dictator before returning decades later as an elected leader — has died at 82.
Los Angeles houses of worship plan for possible ICE Raids
Churches in Los Angeles put contingency plans in place after the Trump administration rescinds long-standing guidance advising immigration agents to avoid houses of worship.
‘Love Island USA’ might decenter whiteness — but the show still won’t face reality
The finale of Love Island USA airs Sunday night. Critic Aisha Harris says it's impossible to separate the season's racial and ethnic diversity from the show's mealy-mouthed handling of behind-the-scenes drama.
