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
Prisons
At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities.
State
The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.
Infrastructure
Lawmakers and ALDOT are squabbling over the funding for a highway project that would run from Tuscaloosa to Thomasville.
State
A selection of EVs will be on display at all of the events, which are free and open to the public.
Courts
A new filing claims the AMCC improperly eliminated some companies from the process and because of supposed failed background checks
Courts
Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season.
Courts
Alabama lawmakers passed a law last year that would criminalize doctors or parents for helping trans youth access gender-affirming care.
Courts
The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern.
Elections
"I'm honored to have the support of these remarkable public servants," Hendrix said.
Prisons
The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse.