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In March, Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian national and doctoral candidate studying mechanical engineering, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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- Elections
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs
Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health
- Legislature
- Economy
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
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
- National
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Rep. Sewell to host “Terri Talks” with former Social Security commissioner
Sen. Britt leads bill to expand access to credit for Americans
- Education
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
- Health
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
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Education
The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.
News
Doroudi, who is originally from Iran, was taken from his home at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and detained.
Congress
The proposed plan could cost Alabama $800 million and jeopardize care for 37 million kids nationwide, including those in poverty and rural areas.
Education
The president of UA’s Queer Student Association said the decision was “exactly what we all feared SB129 would lead to.”
Congress
A new bill proposes making E-Verify mandatory nationwide to ensure compliance with employment laws
Congress
"Trump is once again showing that he has no regard for the U.S. Constitution," Sewell said.
News
Over 140 cities, counties and volunteer groups are participating in the 2025 cleanup effort.
Education
If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending.
Congress
The group says they will focus on prioritizing and elevating the voices of Republican women.
Congress
Sewell also welcomed NCAA Women’s Basketball to Birmingham ahead of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tournaments.