Legislature
The goal of a new medical weed bill is to "get the commission out of court," and it's not clear the bill does that.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
- Legislature
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
- Economy
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
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act
Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports
Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock”
Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee
Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action
Opinion | There’s proof that Alabama could be better.
Opinion | Child care is unaffordable and inaccessible, Britt and Kaine introduce two bills
Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama
Opinion | 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip
Elections
After attacks on his representation of the Huntsville area, Daniels hit back, pointing out that Figures has been in D.C. for the past decade.
Legislature
For the same number of gambling locations around Alabama, the House bill generates some $600 million more annually than a Senate bill.
Featured Opinion
State lawmakers asked the Poarch Creeks to trust them on gambling. All of history said that was a bad idea.
Elections
Marilyn Lands' decisive victory has been hailed by Democrats nationally as a sign of things to come.
Featured Opinion
Alabamians are quite literally voting to fund initiatives that encourage companies to pay them less.
Featured Opinion
Overrun with illegal gambling. Little revenue from legal gaming. Sending other states' kids to college. How did this happen?
Legislature
Because of special interests and out-of-state meddling, Alabama citizens likely won't get a chance to vote on gambling, losing out on billions in revenue.
Featured Opinion
This legislative session has been particularly awful. Anthony Daniels asked for the one thing we could all use: A break.
Featured Opinion
DEI programs seek only to make a historically-slanted field a tad more level. That's too much for those benefitting from that inequality.