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Council President Jack Burrell said he takes exception to the actions of the APLS board and fears the freedom to read is under attack.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
- Legislature
Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
Over 200 rally at State House to push for grocery tax reduction
- Economy
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Sen. Britt joins Sen. Tim Kaine to propose bipartisan child care plan
House budget cuts threaten Medicaid, CHIP coverage for children
Sen. Tuberville, Britt join attempt to mandate E-Verify for employers
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s executive order targeting voting rights
Sen. Britt announces formation of Republican Women’s Caucus
- Education
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
- Health
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
- Opinion
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Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.
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The senator, who previously served as a Mobile councilwoman, is also reportedly considering a run after receiving calls encouraging her.
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The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides.
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After 30 years in the Montgomery DA's office, Daryl Bailey's last day will be Tuesday.
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A new PAC has been formed in Montgomery to push back against board members who pushed out a popular superintendent.
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Cullman County Public Library Director Amber Thornton said the decision came as a precaution with unclear guidance from consultation and APLS.
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Books regarding sexual orientation and gender fall within a new "parent guidance" section of the Children's Department created by the policy.
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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department.
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“I took my eye off the ball, and it was a mistake,” Woodfin said.
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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.