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Public service used to inspire lawmakers to be smarter and better. Now it seems to be inspiring a clown show.
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
- Legislature
Analysis | Alabama Legislature focuses on policy, culture wars, and symbolism in week two
Alabama lawmakers consider funding adult-size changing tables in public restrooms
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Two
Alabama House Republicans want to require “Gulf of America” name change
Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Sens. Tuberville, Britt call for end to federal estate tax
Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt’s “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act” passes Senate committee
- Education
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | The aspirations of stupidity are killing us
Opinion | Restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: A path to amplifying veterans’ voices
Opinion | Instead of school prayer, we should mandate constitutional training for lawmakers
Opinion | Fighting obesity requires bold solutions. Proposed Medicare rule is just that
Opinion | Patients and PBMs
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