Legislature
A significant portion of bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature aim to intensify the criminal legal system's punitive measures.
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- Elections
- Governor
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
- Legislature
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
- Economy
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
- National
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
The action against the Department of Archives and History is a political maneuver to appease a narrow, hard-right Republican base.
Education
The commission's report lays out a roadmap for educational reform in Alabama.
State
Whitt's tour was a deep dive into the heart of Alabama's gaming issue, one that can no longer be sidelined by the Legislature.
Economy
The auto industry employs over 44,000 individuals. But the report underscores a pressing need for reform.
State
Out of 37 applicants, fewer than a third have presented completely unredacted applications.
Congress
As Tuberville acknowledges the mess he's created, doubts linger about his ability to resolve the situation effectively.
Legislature
Alabama may be poised to resolve the long-standing debate on gaming and finally let its people decide.
Legislature
As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, proponents of school choice in Alabama are gearing up for another push.
Opinion
Change may come slowly, but all signs point toward the emergence of a more diverse Alabama.