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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
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
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
- Economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
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
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- 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
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
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
- Opinion
Elections
In a historic result, voters overwhelmingly approved a recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901.
Elections
The party makeup is as it was on Monday: Republican supermajorities in both the Alabama House and Senate.
Elections
Republicans did exactly what they were supposed to do in constitutional office races on Tuesday -- win them all.
Elections
Republican candidates staved off Democratic opponents in three competitive races in the county.
Elections
Rehm said his campaign ran on the issues, while he accused Grimsley of avoiding taking stances.
Elections
"I am humbled. I am honored and grateful," Britt told supporters. "I want you to know I understand what a tremendous responsibility these milestones...
Elections
"Seeing so many children and parents come out to cheer us on this morning reinforced why we’re doing this — to preserve the American...
Health
Advocates say they have been restricted from telling people where they can get abortions outside of the state for fear of legal repercussions.
Health
The researchers partnered to send bacteria to space on a mission to find new hope for people with cancer.
Elections
While its length is embarrassing, the destructive thing about our state’s fundamental governing law is how it concentrates power.