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The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.
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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
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- Legislature
Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee
Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing
House Democrats question bill restricting unemployment benefits
Sen. Garlan Gudger joins Innovate Alabama board to boost startups
- 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
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
Sen. Britt’s legislation to limit kids on social media passes Commerce Committee
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
- 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
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
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Legislature
The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight.
Legislature
The bill aims to make judicial compensation uniform across the state and competitive with what other states are paying.
Legislature
The new law allows Alabama hunters to obtain a license to hunt wild hogs and coyotes at night.
Legislature
Alabama and Mississippi are the only southern states where the practice hasn't been explicitly outlawed.
Legislature
The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, May 4 for day 28 of the session.
Legislature
Opponents of the bill say it could lead to dangerous mistakes, putting first responders and students at risk.
Legislature
Thursday was day 27 of the 30-day 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature
Budget Chairman Greg Albritton said expansion could cost the state as much as $300 million more than the federal government says.
Legislature
The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee.
Legislature
The ACLU, the ACLU of Alabama and the New York City-based law firm Lambda Legal say a lawsuit would be imminent.