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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
Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention.
Legislature
Almost every senator who voted to kill the gambling bill has received significant contributions from ALFA or the PCI.
Legislature
As lawmakers continue to get heat from constituents over gambling legislation failing, there is really only one group to blame.
Legislature
The American Legislative Exchange Council influences bills behind the scenes in the state.
Legislature
The law gets ahead of a trending method of electing public officials that skews toward more moderate candidates.
Legislature
The proposal, House Bill 290, requires K-12 schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan.
Legislature
The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators.
Legislature
Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable.
Legislature
The running clock also took out several other controversial bills that needed only one vote to reach the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey.
Legislature
This bipartisan and bicameral caucus will serve as a platform for strengthening the bilateral relations between Alabama and Israel.