Education
A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill
Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
- Education
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
- 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
Opinion | Social media warning labels first step in fighting our mental health crisis
Opinion | There’s way more of us
Opinion | The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas
Infrastructure
Under the Alabama Department of Transportation's ownership, the Foley Beach Express Bridge will be toll-free.
Education
Rodgers, who Gov. Kay Ivey appointed in 2021 to serve District 5, is a retired colonel of the Army National Guard and Army Reserves.
Education
College and career readiness rates rose significantly in 2023 but graduation rates remain below pre-pandemic highs.
State
Two local unions ratified a new agreement with a mining company accused of contributing to a man’s death in March.
State
HB 230 was signed into law on May 7 and will become effective on Oct. 1.
Prisons
Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate.
State
About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes.
State
The Shelby Summit is a call to action to urge Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
State
The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period.
Education
This initiative could transform the educational landscape of Birmingham.