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Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
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Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
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Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
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Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
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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
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
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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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Legislature
The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters.
Legislature
It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.
Legislature
A coalition of nonprofits seeks to create two majority-minority districts, but the draft map keeps only one.
Legislature
Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote.
Legislature
Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.
Legislature
A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.
Elections
The 2021 Election blackout period will begin at 12:00 a.m. on October 28, 2021.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that state lawmakers will gather in a special session to begin Oct. 28 to address redistricting.
Legislature
Gaston holds seats on the powerful, agenda-setting House Rules Committee and the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee.
Legislature
This will be the first redistricting session without preclearance from federal officials as previously required under the Voting Rights Act.