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- Elections
BCA unveils “Campaign 2026” to boost pro-business candidates
Figures: Change to Harris helped, still work to do in 2nd Congressional race
Rep. Juandalynn Givan calls out attacks on VP Kamala Harris, criticizes double standard
Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham”
Opinion | Protecting the secret ballot in an era of transparency and political tension
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
Gov. Kay Ivey shares back-to-school message for Alabama students
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
- Legislature
New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants
State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will
Former lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison
Former lawmaker sentenced to federal prison, another’s sentencing is Tuesday
Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues
- Economy
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street compensation plans fall as labor costs grow
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
- National
ADP, DNC still fighting over state delegates
Tuberville criticizes Biden for VA budget shortfall, but Republicans also share some blame
Sens. Britt, Kaine push for bipartisan solutions to child care crisis
Unearthed Trump audio undermines AL GOP’s attacks on Walz
Sen. Britt advances $73.4 million for NIH IMPROVE Initiative
- Education
Alabama A&M welcomes record number of new students
Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law
Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award
- Health
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
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
- Opinion
National
ADP chairman Randy Kelley accused former Sen. Doug Jones of leading an effort to replace state delegates.
Congress
If Republicans continue to halt the immediate $3 billion in additional spending, then veterans' benefit payments will be delayed.
News
Huntsville Reproductive Medicine, P.C. will close at the year's end and will stop accepting new patients after Sept. 5.
Local news
The program, which provided $375 monthly to 110 single-mother households over 12 months, revealed significant improvements.
Congress
To address child care affordability challenges, Britt and Kaine are introducing a two-pronged legislative approach.
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Education
The university hosted a grand ceremony to greet incoming freshmen, transfer students, and international students.
Courts
A preliminary injunction would signal a likelihood of success on the merits of the case.
Elections
Figures said the energy generated by the switch from Biden to Kamala Harris has been a boost to his campaign, but work remains.
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Currently, there is a growing tension between the realities of a changing society and outdated norms of the past.
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An Algerian female boxer was the focus of hateful attacks, including from Alabama politicians. If they had a fraction of her courage, they'd apologize.
Opinion
Joseph Priestley’s discovery was the beginning of a better understanding of the natural world — and a threat to the old order.
