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Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents.
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Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
- Health
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
Legislature
Senate Bill 270, carried by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, introduces much-needed timelines into the law.
Legislature
The bill now awaits Gov. Kay Ivey's consideration and signature.
Legislature
Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week.
Legislature
The Legislature will return to begin its 28th legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday.
Legislature
Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Margie Wilcox to the Energy Council Executive Committee, recognizing her impactful role in Alabama's energy sector.
Legislature
This legislation, for the first time in a quarter-century, would offer Alabamians a direct say on whether gambling should be legal in their state.
Legislature
This is not the first time a presidential candidate has almost missed the ballot in Alabama.
Legislature
One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program.
Legislature
The Alabama House of Representatives has successfully passed a groundbreaking $3.4 billion General Fund Budget.
Legislature
The new school is set to be located in Demopolis.