Legislature
Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents.
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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
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
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
- 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
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
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
- 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
The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.
Legislature
England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding.
Legislature
Traditional firefighters' families are already eligible for compensation if their loved one dies from work-related cancer.
Legislature
The 2023-24 Voting Record includes eight key votes on issues including tax relief, retail theft, and tort reform.
Legislature
In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law.
Legislature
The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill.
Legislature
The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration.
Legislature
The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session.
Legislature
Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years.
Legislature
The legislation would create a state-level offense banning pistols converted into machine guns with trigger activators.