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
State
An Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty came under fire nationally for using the same quote in a June newsletter.
National
The reception is the first of its kind to recognize Black women elected leaders across the country.
Prisons
APR reached out to ADOC to confirm several deaths but the public agency never responded.
Courts
Marshall asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former abortion providers in the state seeking injunctive relief.
State
The decision comes as AMCC is embroiled in multiple lawsuits connected to flaws in their application process.
State
ALA also noted an increase in public harassment, verbal attacks and threats to library employees and board members.
State
Alabama will now join the 47 other states, including our border states of Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, that do not fully tax groceries.
Corruption
A 21-count indictment filed this week in United States District Court charges Varrie Johnson Kindall, 58, of Chelsea.
Infrastructure
The largest project announced is the next phase of the governor’s plans to widen Interstate 65.
News
Cole was arrested for felony voter fraud related to his falsifying of documents to run for office.