Congress
Sen. Katie Britt called the deal “an incredible first step to end this conflict” and dubbed Trump “the President of Peace.”
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Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Jerry Carl for Congress
Manufacture Alabama endorses Treasurer Young Boozer for reelection
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses newcomers for election to Alabama legislature
P&CMA endorses House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter for reelection
Manufacture Alabama announces endorsements for 2026 state appellate court races
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
- National
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication
Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh
US Sen. Britt issues statement on second anniversary of October 7
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
- Education
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025
Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive
Troy University’s annual Giving Day set for Tuesday, October 7
New director to lead high performance computing and data center at UA
- Health
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
- Opinion
Congress
Britt spoke on the importance of the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act after the surgeon general said need for warnings.
Congress
Tuberville wants to repeal parts of the CHIPS Act meant to reduce sexual harassment and increase opportunities for underrepresented workers.
Congress
Panelists will discuss the role of entrepreneurship in closing the Black wealth gap.
National
“Today, the world has lost a baseball legend and we in Birmingham have lost a hometown hero," Sewell said.
Congress
Sewell highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care and prescription drug costs.
National
Attorney General Steve Marshall heavily criticized special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order in Trump’s classified documents case.
Congress
Britt cosponsored a bill to require the CFPB be funded by specific appropriations, not transfers from the Federal Reserve.
Congress
Sewell will also pay tribute to former Birmingham Black Baron Rev. William Greason.
Congress
Rep. Sewell will discuss Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act.
Congress
Sewell said extreme Republican amendments would undermine military readiness.