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- Elections
Yes, Kamala Harris can be on the ballot in Alabama
Rep. Sewell, Alabama DNC delegation endorse Vice President Harris
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs statement on election integrity at RNC
Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
Kelvin Datcher wins HD52 runoff, will replace John Rogers
- 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
Nurses, retail salespersons and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June
Home prices and number of sales continue to rise: Alabama Realtors
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
- National
Rep. Palmer: Secret Service director should resign after Trump assassination attempt
Sen. Katie Britt leads effort to address childcare crisis
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for fall 2024 internships
Alabama politicians react to Biden bowing out of the 2024 election
Rep. Sewell announces $637,195 for 911 facility in Pickens County
- Education
Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award
School choice vouchers tanked Arizona’s budget. Could they do the same in Alabama?
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
- Health
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year
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
- Opinion
Courts
The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books.
Featured Opinion
The demotion of 20-year veteran fire lieutenant Kevin Jackson in Decatur reeks of political retribution and discrimination.
Elections
Now endorsed by the Alabama Democratic Party, Kamala Harris will be on the November ballot if she wins the nomination.
Congress
Following questioning Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday, Palmer called for her to “resign immediately.”
Aerospace and Defense
Britt led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom.
Economy
In June 2024, there were 82,270 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 3.3 percent.
Infrastructure
These grants are made possible through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.
State
Livestock shows held in conjunction with fairs across Alabama will be starting soon.
Featured Opinion
With his selfless act, Joe Biden injected new life into the Democratic Party and likely changed the course of history.
Featured Opinion
Trump's speech at the RNC did nothing to convince voters that he's changed, and that keeps the presidential race very much in doubt.
Featured Opinion
There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes.
Opinion
There is nowhere in America where protecting invaluable freshwater resources is more important than in Alabama.
