Infrastructure
Despite remarkable progress, challenges loom in the form of SB110 and HB204, which would increase weight limits for log trucks.
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- Elections
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
BCA, AFA endorse Heath Allbright in House District 11 special election
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Four
House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill
Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices
House unanimously passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese espionage threats
Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship
- Education
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
Analysis | Appeals Court decision is a win for plaintiffs, and eventually patients
State
Jones' book explores the push to censor library materials nationwide, which has been a hot topic in Alabama over the past two years.
Education
AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants.
Health
More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure,
State
The acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse by the Poarch Creeks gives the tribe another top-tier gaming property in a growing portfolio.
State
Trump has promised to declare immigrants as enemy invaders to carry out the largest mass deportation program in American history.
State
The Alabama ABC Board approved online alcohol server certifications, and Sen. Eliott lifted holds to state contracts.
Infrastructure
Alabama’s Congressional members noted that lock failures this year have disrupted business operations.
Education
The new degree options include a Ph.D. in criminology and a Master of Business Administration in data analytics.
Public safety
The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence.
Prisons
Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet.