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The Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development committee Wednesday voted against giving a favorable report to a bill that would have privatized the state’s liquor...
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One
Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education
Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
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
- National
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
Sen. Britt reintroduces Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
Rep. Sewell questions IRS on Elon Musk’s access to Americans’ private information
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
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
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Economy
GD Copper USA announced plans today to invest $3.5 million in its Alabama precision copper products manufacturing facility, expected to create between 30 and...
Legislature
The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee gave a favorable report Wednesday to Senate Bill 206, which would give a one-time bonus to...
Legislature
Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would end the requirement that marriages must be solemnized with some...
National
Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Taxpayer First Act. Sponsors say that it is a commonsense, bipartisan reform package to...
Economy
The Alabama House of Representatives passed the state general fund budget, HB152, on Tuesday. HB152 is sponsored by House Ways and Means Chairman Steve...
Elections
Elton Dean, president of the Montgomery County Commission and candidate for mayor of Montgomery, released his plan Tuesday for reducing crime in Montgomery. He...
Elections
Former state Sen. Myron Penn, D-Union Springs, announced Tuesday that he will not run for the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. This turn...
Elections
The Alabama Republican Party closed its candidate qualifying period for the Alabama House of Representatives District 74 special Republican primary election in Montgomery County....
National
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday expressing his view that partisan Congressional investigations...