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Strong promoted Ella Sullins, his legislative director, to chief of staff, recognizing her seven years of Capitol Hill experience.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education
Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session
Alabama Senate passes “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
Sen. Britt reintroduces Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
Rep. Sewell questions IRS on Elon Musk’s access to Americans’ private information
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
Sen. Britt’s legislation to limit kids on social media passes Commerce Committee
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Opinion | An Alabama solution to medical cannabis woes
Opinion | Alabama GOP pushes big government agenda disguised as freedom
National
Carl announced that Chad Carlough will be his chief of staff.
National
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the three “liberal” justices in opposing the ruling. New Justice Amy Coney Barret was the deciding vote siding...
National
The deadlines to apply for grants is Feb. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2021. Applications for loan guarantees are accepted year-round.
National
Trump said that front-line workers, medical personnel and senior citizens would be the vaccine's first recipients.
Health
Public health experts say it will be some time before vaccines are available to the wider public.
National
The only remaining game on UAB’s schedule is a game at Rice on Dec. 12.
National
Today is a national and state holiday. Schools, banks, government offices and many private businesses are closed.
National
The Dallas County Courthouse Annex will be renamed in honor of Boynton and fellow Civil Rights Movement leader J.L. Chestnut.
National
Congresswoman Roby urged Alabamians to adjust Thanksgiving holiday activities to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
Governor
In the 2020 fiscal year, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state.