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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
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National
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National
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Elections
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National
Tuesday night, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville to honor the engineers, scientists, and astronauts whose...
News
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News
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Environment
Friday, popular national conservative talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh praised Congressman Mo Brooks R-Huntsville, as “brilliant” on air. Limbaugh called Congressman Brooks’ questioning of a...
Education
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