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Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date.
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- Legislature
Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law
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- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
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- National
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt’s “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act” passes Senate committee
Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
- 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
Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter announced Monday key House members that will serve on an ad hoc committee studying Alabama’s labor force participation rates.
Legislature
The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme.
Legislature
The contract will allow RSA to design and construct the new building, which would then be sold or leased to the Alabama Legislature.
Legislature
"A new State House will provide much-needed public access and adequate space for Alabama’s press," Ledbetter said.
Legislature
It would require public schools to play the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week.
Legislature
The bill should expand current requirements and close existing loopholes in insurance regulations.
Infrastructure
Lawmakers and ALDOT are squabbling over the funding for a highway project that would run from Tuscaloosa to Thomasville.
Legislature
The bill appears to pick up right where it left off in the Senate last session, and seems primed for Republican approval.
Elections
The primary elections for the seat will be held on Dec. 12, with the general election to follow on March 26.
Legislature
"The Republican-led Legislature is unable to draw maps that offer black voters a chance to fairly elect representation of their choice," Sen. Merika Coleman...