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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 Alabama Legislature began its annual legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Legislature
Elected to the House in 2018, Kitchens is among the few freshmen legislators in history to hold such a prominent leadership position.
Legislature
Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, has been elected as the group’s freshmen representative.
Governor
The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees.
Legislature
Democratic leaders said the speech was underwhelming and failed to adequately address issues related to the pandemic.
Legislature
The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance.
Legislature
Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe.
Legislature
This possible special session could be called as early as the first month of the regular legislative session, the source said, which is scheduled...
Legislature
Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.”
Legislature
Many issues on the agenda are not a surprise: banning Critical Race Theory, allowing permitless carry, expanding rural broadband and more.