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Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business.
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- Elections
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for secretary of state
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond
House passes bill allowing private schools to hire school resource officers
Analysis | In week three, Alabama lawmakers advance ideological, costly bills
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Three
Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on Trump administration’s closure of 100 IRS offices
Trump to host White House crypto summit, signaling major policy shift
Reps. Sewell, Palmer seek to award for 761st Tank Battalion with Congressional Gold Medal
Figures asks VA secretary for answers on DOGE cuts, potential VA issues
Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts
- Education
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
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
- Opinion
Legislature
In an interview on Alabama Politics This Week podcast, Daniels was critical of Democratic strategy and messaging.
Legislature
As technology advances, our laws must keep pace.
Legislature
State Rep. Terri Collins prefiled HB86, which aims to strengthen rural hospitals in Alabama.
Legislature
To counter Republicans' focus on government control, Alabama House Dems introduced a platform that's all about freedom and opportunity.
Legislature
The legislative platform was developed by an ad hoc platform committee comprised of Republican House members, co-chaired by State Rep. Kerry “Bubba” Underwood, R-Tuscumbia,...
Legislature
The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.
Legislature
The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.
Legislature
Ensler’s approach blends law enforcement support with proactive community programs.
Legislature
Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start.
Legislature
Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners.