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Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform.
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing
Figures to serve on key House committees, Rep. Sewell makes history
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Economy
Under new leadership, a plan for preserving clean water and fair access to it may be within reach in Alabama.
Governor
The governor urged local school districts to resume in-person instruction.
News
Alabama Transportation Institute Executive Director Allen Parrish is the newest senior policy adviser for the organization.
National
Teledyne Brown Engineering recently received an $85 million contract from NASA to help the space agency return to the moon.
News
Infectious diseases experts worry if hospitals will have enough staff to handle "what might be a tidal wave of patients in the next month.”
National
At the time of those texts, I had no clue that I’d never speak with my brother again.
Elections
Hatcher is set to face former Rep. John Knight in a special election runoff on Dec. 15.
Environment
We’re making a commitment to inform you, our readers, about the parts of climate change that are within your spheres of influence.
National
Georgia was a huge disappointment to Republicans on Nov. 3. Can the GOP retain its Senate seats?
National
The world will long remember Parks's courage in the face of injustice.