Education
During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team.
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- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
- Legislature
Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor
Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board
Alabama Legislature approves bill to remove barriers for qualified reentering citizens
- Economy
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act
Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students
Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable
- Education
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | Trump, Alabama and the embrace of self-harm
Opinion | When government becomes a religion, justice is replaced by control
Opinion | Why does Alabama choose cruelty?
Opinion | UA administration’s threat loud and clear for Trump speech protesters
Opinion | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform
News
Woodfin faces a host of challengers. The municipal election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Courts
The court ruled the state had failed to provide evidence that VictoryLand posed any real threat to the peace.
Health
UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said two children under the age of two are on ventilators in a Birmingham hospital.
State
The state’s low vaccination rate and high rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are primary factors.
Health
The requirement will take time to implement. The Alabama Nursing Home Association awaits more details.
Education
Parents and doctors debated mandatory masking of school children before the Mountain Brooks Board of Education.
Party politics
The rally is scheduled for Aug. 21 at 7 p.m at York Family Farms in Cullman, Alabama.
State
The Claimant Portal has been available since the end of 2020. Beginning Aug. 25, the UC Claims Tracker will no longer be accessible.
Prisons
Asymptomatic testing at Elmore Correctional Facility found 191 cases among incarcerated men.
Health
UAB will pay $400 to workers who are already vaccinated, and those who get first shots by Sept. 30.