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North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers
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Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
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Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
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ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
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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
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- Opinion
Governor
Both bills were criticized by the BCA, which said they would "cause confusion and place Alabama employers in a no-win position."
Legislature
Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
Legislature
The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.
Governor
State lawmakers on Thursday continued to debate anti-vaccine mandate bills, however.
Legislature
In the Senate Wednesday, both bills received near-unanimous opposition from Democratic senators.
Legislature
The plan, which also reorganizes the amendments, has to be approved by the Legislature and voters.
Legislature
The bill's opponents include the Business Council of Alabama, Health Freedom Alabama and the Alabama Department of Labor.
Legislature
Both of the new maps now head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk for her signature.
Legislature
Two dissenters brought concerns that narrowing the language would allow pediatricians to deny services to children based on vaccination status.
Legislature
Democrats challenged the bill’s lack of mechanisms to vet claims or punish fraudulent exemption claims.