Legislature
During his tenure in the Alabama House of Representatives, Woods authored the Alabama Child Protection Act, supported the reduction of sales tax on groceries.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
- Health
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
Elections
Moore currently represents Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. But that was before Alabama got a new congressional map.
Congress
Sewell said Tuesday that the improvements will impact more than 20,000 residents and would revitalize neighborhoods.
Governor
Ivey has said her top priority is ensuring that every child is a successful reader by the third grade.
Congress
Britt questioned Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the Biden administration's approach to Iran.
National
59-year-old Arthur Ray Hanson II is charged with two counts of transmitting interstate threats.
Courts
Multiple companies asked a Montgomery court to halt the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission once again.
Education
Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate.
Governor
The appointments include positions on boards of registrars and tourism boards.
Elections
The vacancy follows an announcement by Sen. Clay Scofield that he is resigning from the position.
Economy
Although Alabama boasts the seventh lowest unemployment rate nationally, its labor force participation lingers at 57.2 percent.