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Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents.
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- 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
Legislature
Judicial override previously allowed judges to usurp a jury and sentence someone to death.
Legislature
The Legislature is racing to address a slew of bills that could dramatically impact the lives of the state's residents.
Legislature
The Legislature will return to begin its 22nd legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday.
Legislature
The proposed budget is the largest in the state’s history.
Legislature
The bill by Rep. Susan DuBose excludes transgender individuals from being defined by state law as the gender with which they identify.
Legislature
State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday.
Legislature
Local school boards would now get a piece of the revenue after being cut out of an earlier version of the bill.
Legislature
The committee amended the bill to ensure there is no right to contraception after implantation of the embryo.
Legislature
The bill will move to the Senate floor where its sponsor will look to have more success than last year.
Legislature
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, would install a new, three-step process for approving integrated licenses.