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Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools.
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- Elections
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits
Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House
- Economy
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
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
Sen. Britt hosts FBI Director Kash Patel at FBI Redstone Arsenal
- Education
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
- 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 | Tuberville fumbles his own governor play, then blames the ref
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
Opinion | Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce
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
News
Brook Boone, an SPLC attorney, told APR that the incident was evidence that more training is needed for poll workers in Autauga County.
Congress
One observer spoke to multiple people in long lines who vowed that they are ready to wait all night if they have to.
Health
As voters headed to their polling locations Tuesday morning, the Alabama Department of Public Health updated the state’s death toll to 2,987. The terrorist...
News
Of the state’s 3.7 million eligible voters, the secretary's office anticipates somewhere between 2.5 and 2.8 million will vote.
Congress
Nearly 100 million Americans have already voted by mail or by early in-person voting. There were 138 million total votes cast in the 2016...
Elections
“It is imperative for voters to remember that if they are in line before voting closes, they have the right to remain in line...
Elections
One would extend stand your ground principles to any church in Talladega County. The second would ban sewage from being used as a fertilizer...
National
Voters who do not have a valid photo ID can get a free voter ID from their local board of registrars or the secretary...
National
October’s 427 deaths is an increase of 14.5 percent from September, during which 373 Alabamians died.
Health
The time period is critical because Thanksgiving is just around the corner.