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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
Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One
Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education
- 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
Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
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
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
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
- 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 | America can no longer identify the bad guys
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
Congress
Alabama’s senior U.S. senator, Richard Shelby, said Thursday that he was proud of his colleagues in the Senate for passing the 2020 National Defense...
National
The NCAA Board of Governors will be meeting Friday in an ad-hoc session to discuss the fate of NCAA-sponsored championships for fall Sports. Canceling...
Congress
A bill has been introduced in Congress that would make federal emergency funds available to small hospitals that don’t currently qualify, according to Sen....
National
The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced Tuesday the postponement of all scheduled fall contests, including football, along with SWAC championships, due to continuing concerns related...
Congress
Congress members Terri Sewell, D-Alabama; Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana; Ron Kind, D-Wisconsin; Tony Cárdenas, D-California; and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, on Wednesday introduced the bipartisan Ensuring...
National
“Let’s make one thing clear: President Trump does not have the authority to order the census to exclude certain communities,” said Margaret Huang.
Aerospace and Defense
Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, said Tuesday that the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act will include a bipartisan proposal he sponsored last month to incentivize...
Aerospace and Defense
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the William “Mac” Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 by a vote of...
Aerospace and Defense
Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, was critical of a Democratic-sponsored spending bill that level funds NASA at 2020 levels for Fiscal Year 2021. “One of...
Congress
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Tuesday voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, the appropriations bill that funds the military. The Fiscal Year 2021...