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Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer.
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- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
- Legislature
Alabama House to vote on bill for voluntary firearm storage program
Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
- Economy
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously
Sen. Britt introduces the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act
North Alabama’s unions denounce Trump’s executive order eliminating collective bargaining
Sen. Britt joins Sen. Tim Kaine to propose bipartisan child care plan
- Education
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
- Health
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
- Opinion
Public safety
The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements.
Public safety
The new system will allow citizens to pre-apply for a driver's license and fill out the required information prior to visiting a local driver's...
Featured Opinion
Of course, most law enforcement leaders are against allowing people to just carry guns on a whim. And for good reason.
Public safety
Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.
Public safety
The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services.
Public safety
Between Saturday and Monday six men and one women were shot and killed in Birmingham.
Public safety
Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied.
Public safety
Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break.
Public safety
While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama.
Public safety
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