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- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
- Education
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
- Health
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
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Local news
The conference offers attendees a chance to gain insights into the latest advancements in biotechnology and healthcare.
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The primary point of contention surrounds the participation of gun vendors and the group known as Moms for Liberty.
Local news
Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone."
Local news
A number of students from Bayshore Christian School spoke out against certain books, but a Facebook comment indicates they were working off a script.
Local news
Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity."
Local news
The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges.
Local news
The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children.
Local news
Magic City Match will provide Black-owned businesses in Birmingham with help acquiring or maintaining their brick-and-mortar locations.
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Through this program, Shipt aims to help prepare students for future successful careers, while bringing awareness to high demand job opportunities.
Local news
Montevallo now has a public EV charging station available in the heart of its downtown business district.