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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 city of Gadsden is rolling out the red carpet for medical cannabis businesses interested in locating in Gadsden.
Local news
Only one-quarter of the over 1,000 individuals surveyed indicated that they feel the benefits of the city's economic growth.
Local news
Mayor Tab Bowling admitted to violating the ordinance, saying he would have to "man up" and deal with the fallout.
Local news
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households with $30 per month toward high-speed home internet service.
Local news
Two confederate figures will be replaced by a renowned Black scientist and several Civil Rights Era figures.
Local news
It was the most money the Commission has donated in years after an increase from historical horse racing machines.
Local news
Johnson previously served as Ford’s constituent services director in the Alabama Legislature.
Local news
The investment will support Birmingham Talks, a program aimed at improving kindergarten readiness.
Local news
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to fall to 31 degrees in Birmingham.
Local news
The program's pilot phase will begin in October at six Birmingham schools.