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The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee
Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing
House Democrats question bill restricting unemployment benefits
Sen. Garlan Gudger joins Innovate Alabama board to boost startups
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
Sen. Britt’s legislation to limit kids on social media passes Commerce Committee
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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
- 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
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Opinion | An Alabama solution to medical cannabis woes
Opinion | Alabama GOP pushes big government agenda disguised as freedom
Opinion | Welcome to a brand new era in America
Opinion | History and fortune favor the bold — will Alabama’s leaders act?
Legislature
The bill passed the Senate 28-2 and now moves to the state House for consideration.
Legislature
Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million.
Legislature
Democrat Korey Wilson is challenging Givhan in the Alabama Senate in the upcoming elections scheduled for later this year.
Legislature
Families will pay an extra $87.7 million in state taxes unless the Legislature passes legislation to guarantee they will not be penalized for benefitting...
Infrastructure
The Alabama Port Authority purchased 272 acres in Montgomery to construct an inland container intermodal transfer facility.
Legislature
The annual regular session, which began on Jan. 11 before being suspended, will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Governor
“I am pleased Alabama will use these one-time federal dollars wisely thanks to the strong work by our Legislature."
Legislature
The bill, which details the spending of $772 million in federal aid, now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.
Legislature
The bills detail plans to spend $772 million in federal COVID aid on infrastructure, health care, broadband and more.
Legislature
The bill includes $277 million for broadband expansion, $146.7 million for hospitals and nursing homes, and $225 million for water and sewer improvement projects.