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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
Opinion
Currently, college figures, including Saban, are asking Congress to intervene in college athletics and pass legislation that “fixes” NIL payments.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's gun violence problem can't be solved through simply passing more gun regulations, but it can be solved.
Local news
The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce of Thursday passed a resolution asking the Montgomery school board to reconsider the actions that led to Brown's resignation.
Municipal elections
Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville's first Black city councilwoman.
Featured Opinion
Disparaging public comments and a demand for a retraction are the latest in a sad state of affairs for MPS.
Featured Opinion
From ebola to caravans to dangerous library books to Haitians, aren't you tired of being fooled by the scare tactics that never pan out?
State
Tired of "thoughts and prayers" in the wake of shootings, Alabama Democrats called Sunday for meaningful action to address gun violence.
Local news
Devyn Keith told voters recently that 2023 theft charges against him were not accurate. The Madison DA's office pushed back on that claim.
Legislature
Priscilla Dunn, who served nearly a quarter-century in the Alabama Legislature, passed away Tuesday.