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
Funding for the purchase of the GIS services came from federal funds allocated to the secretary of state.
National
Tuberville seemed to caution against “picking sides” because of how the situation in the Middle East could spiral.
Elections
The mobilization effort targets the election contest for Alabama’s newly formed congressional district.
State
Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event.
Congress
A few days after saying he could never support Jim Jordan for speaker, Mike Rogers has decided that never was way too strong.
Congress
Rep. Sewell will discuss Alabama’s new congressional map, voting rights, the battle for a new House speaker, and more.
Elections
The Super Tuesday Primary will take place on March 5, 2024.
State
Most respondents, some 80 percent, are not earning a living wage. Only 13 percent earn $15.65 per hour or more.
State
The SAFE Student Pledge empowers young individuals to reduce gun endangerment and violence through responsible choices.
State
One notable trend in the data was a 1.7 percent estimated decrease in national violent crime compared to 2021 estimates.