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- Elections
AG Marshall officially bows out of gubernatorial race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama Senate District 5
2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open field
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
- Governor
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
- Legislature
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
- Economy
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
- National
Katie Britt named deputy whip, joins Senate GOP leadership team
Rep. Sewell marks four years since the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
AG Marshall signs onto another lawsuit over environmental regulations
Rep. Sewell sworn in to the 119th Congress
Sen. Britt welcomes new freshman class of U.S. Senators to Congress
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Legislature
The Senate passed a historic education budget worth $8.8 billion, including a $2 billion supplemental package.
Legislature
The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills.
Legislature
Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore said the constables are not adequately trained and pose a liability risk to the county.
Legislature
As changed in committee on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed tax rebates were cut from $400 to $100 per filer.
Legislature
The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure.
Legislature
The bill is named after Hulsey's son, Noah "Cade" Hulsey, who is on the autism spectrum.
Legislature
The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law.
Legislature
The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts."
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The code is meant to streamline the state's adoption process and make it less burdensome for parents.
Legislature
Instead, the bill creates a grant program to help schools with capital projects and a new rainy day fund.