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- Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files
Rep. Sewell to join press conference marking 11th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder
Secretary Allen accuses Biden of using undocumented immigrants to steal election
Sen. Katie Britt raises $250K for Ted Cruz in Birmingham
Democratic primary heads to runoff in Birmingham-area House seat
- Governor
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge
Gov. Ivey announces 20 appointments to various state positions
- Legislature
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement following July 4 jet ski accident
Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
Rep. Fidler awards VP of the BBB Educational Foundation in Mobile with a grant
- Economy
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down
Developers secure lease, advancing commercial development at Southtown site
UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union
- National
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
Alabama Republicans rally around Trump after attempted assassination
Sen. Katie Britt to speak at Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Moore, Palmer, Tuberville sign onto letter to DOJ about non-citizen voting
RNC unveils 2024 platform embracing crypto, opposing Central Bank Digital Currencies
- Education
Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar
Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached
Joe Hampton to serve as chair of Stillman College board
PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency
Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban
- Health
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day
Alabama employers sound the alarm on policies targeting prescription drug benefits
- Opinion
Opinion | The resilient architect of the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project
Opinion | Alabama is facing a labor and delivery crisis. The solution is right there
Opinion | HB4’s tyranny: A roadmap to autocratic control
Reed calms fears, details city’s plans to address gun violence, other issues
Opinion | Alabama’s botched gambling laws criminalize children’s charity
National
Alabama Republicans and Democrats were quick to strongly condemn political violence after the shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday.
Courts
The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute.
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Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper deserves many accolades for his vision and steadfastness in the face of adversity.
Courts
A plaintiff claims the AMCC repeatedly violated state laws and asked the legislature for immunity. The AMCC says it should all go away.
Education
Thrasher’s selection marks the first time a current Troy University dean has been chosen for a Fulbright award.
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We know the solution to our labor and delivery problems. Our lawmakers lack the courage to implement it.
State
Marshall is retaining a conservative firm to help defend Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors in court.
State
As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch.
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Libraries are meant to be bastions of free access to information, but this bill will lead to censorship and suppression of diverse viewpoints.
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Montgomery resident have demanded that Mayor Reed "do something" about crime. On Tuesday, he explained they're doing a lot.
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Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a cease and desist letter to an organization planning to hold a raffle to raise funds for children with...
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The new Republican platform tells every American what to expect from a second Trump term: four more years of government-by-tweet.
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