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In addition to the swearing-in, the meeting featured the election of the Commission’s chairman and vice chairman.
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- Elections
- Governor
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
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- Economy
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
- National
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
Sen. Britt congratulates new Senate Republican leadership
Huntsville LGBT Republican group endorses Scott for Senate majority leader
Tuberville joins Trump, allies in calling for the elimination of Dept. of Education
- Education
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
- Health
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
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Opinion | Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them
Opinion | Alabama Fire College trains our state’s best
Opinion | Democrats need to start acting like Republicans
Opinion | A message to our party for its future, from its future
Opinion | Why President Trump should bring Space Command HQ back to Huntsville
Local news
A new PAC has been formed in Montgomery to push back against board members who pushed out a popular superintendent.
Local news
Cullman County Public Library Director Amber Thornton said the decision came as a precaution with unclear guidance from consultation and APLS.
Local news
Books regarding sexual orientation and gender fall within a new "parent guidance" section of the Children's Department created by the policy.
Local news
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department.
Local news
“I took my eye off the ball, and it was a mistake,” Woodfin said.
Local news
The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce of Thursday passed a resolution asking the Montgomery school board to reconsider the actions that led to Brown's resignation.
Local news
The Chamber approved a resolution urging the Montgomery County Board of Education to reconsider its actions.
Local news
The new policy ensures no sexually explicit materials are acquired or placed in the juvenile or young adult sections.
Municipal elections
Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville's first Black city councilwoman.
Local news
Tuscaloosa voters rejected a referendum that would have increased property taxes by 22 percent, falling 705 votes short.