Governor Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address Chairman John Wahl commended the governor’s dedication to improving Alabama’s education system. StaffFebruary 5, 2025
Legislature Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets Gudger has hired Ashley McLain, a veteran education advocate and public policy professional with 23 years of experience StaffFebruary 5, 2025
Congress Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday If established, Rosa Parks Day would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman. StaffFebruary 5, 2025
State Blueprint Alabama launches to build a blue Alabama Blueprint Alabama launched with the mission of achieving what some say is impossible — turning Alabama blue. StaffFebruary 5, 2025
News Alabama Arise unveils 2025 Legislative priorities The nonprofit is pushing for Medicaid expansion, voting rights protections, public transportation funding, and other critical reforms. StaffFebruary 4, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings The bill would increase seniors’ timely access to multi-cancer early detection technology by creating a pathway to Medicare coverage. StaffFebruary 4, 2025
Economy Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024 The state’s 62,539 home sales in 2024 declined by roughly 18 percent compared to the 76,258 in 2023. StaffFebruary 4, 2025
News ABPP joins with Ingram State, partners for Montgomery DRC participant resource fair This effort will assist in collective interests to reduce state recidivism and increase Alabama’s workforce participation. StaffFebruary 4, 2025
News Greg Reed takes command of the Alabama Department of Workforce Reed on Monday officially took command of the Alabama Department of Workforce as the agency’s first secretary. StaffFebruary 4, 2025
Party politics Alabama GOP unveils 2025 legislative agenda focused on conservative goals The party’s agenda includes a range of proposals spanning tax policy, education, public safety, and social issues. StaffFebruary 3, 2025