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A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections.
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- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote
House bill would exempt eyeglasses and contact lenses from Alabama sales tax
The League of Women Voters of Alabama addresses concerns with the HB479-substitute bill
Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income
Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville
- Economy
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- National
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable
Court challenges Alabama statute barring sex offenders from living with their children
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
- Education
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform
The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Opinion | The bureaucracy you should really hate
Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
Opinion | Our legislators are not doing their jobs
Legislature
Alabama Republican lawmakers want the public to believe they are among President Donald Trump’s most avid supporters; however, many take money from those who...
Economy
The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee voted on Tuesday to give a favorable report to a bill that would create a constitutional amendment allowing...
Economy
Washington, D.C.-based International Franchise Association has come to Alabama to battle against legislation proposed by Rep. Connie Rowe, R-Jasper, that would protect the state’s...
Featured Opinion
The worst lottery bill in history will get a vote in the Alabama Senate. The Senate’s Tourism Committee, with a 6-5 vote, gave Sen....
Legislature
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to place statues of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks on the state capitol grounds. House Bill...
Legislature
Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Tourism Committee voted to reject Senate Bill 4, which would have ended the requirement that citizens obtain a concealed carry...
Economy
As a floor vote on a pro-Indian lottery bill nears, Republican Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh said he has the votes to pass...
Featured Opinion
From an ethical point of view, the Alabama Republican Party has endured a tough run the last few years. There have been at least...
Legislature
A recent statewide survey of 500 likely voters published by Alabama Political Reporter found that an overwhelming majority of those polled oppose a proposed...
Legislature
The Alabama House of Representatives last week passed a bill that would require the Pledge of Allegiance be recited at all K-12 public schools...