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Energy, Voting Rights Loom In Congressional Special Election - By Morgan Lee Associated Press Republican congressional nominee and New Mexico state Sen. Mark Moores is staking out a campaign platform based on support for the oil and natural gas industry, robust police funding and taxation issues, ahead of a rapid-fire special election. The state Republican Party sees the election as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recapture an Albuquerque-based congressional seat controlled by Democrats ...

Alabama News The state’s largest wellness program, Scale Back Alabama, will start Monday, April 5. This year’s program is entirely new and allows participants to scale back in their own way. Registration is open to all who live or work in Alabama and closes on Sunday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m. This year, Scale Back Alabama will be entirely virtual with all-new content including recipes, fitness videos, a podcast, blog posts and more. Participants will register online and choose one to three go...

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The complete article can be found at AlabamaNewsCenter.com. By Arrol Sheehan Scale Back Alabama, the state’s largest wellness program, begins this year on April 5 with some changes. This year, Scale Back Alabama will be an entirely virtual program. Participants will register online and choose one to three goals to work on throughout the 10-week program. Each week, participants will receive a challenge and a health tip that will encourage them to reach their goal(s). Weight loss is now optiona...

Scale Back Alabama is making major changes to its programming this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state-wide weight loss campaign will be completely virtual. Participants will use an online portal where they can keep track of their goals, and be connected to health resources. Jeannie Gaines, the communications director for the Alabama Hospital Association, said that Scale Back’s online dashboard will allow participants to have a uniquely tailored experience. “When participants log ...

Alabama’s annual initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle and develop positive habits, Scale Back Alabama, is kicking off its 15th year. Scale Back Alabama is a public awareness program hosted by the Alabama Hospital Association and the Alabama Department of Public Health, with support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. According to Scale Back Alabama coordinators, the 2021 program is entirely virtual. Participants will register online and choose one to three goals to work on throu...