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- Elections
Secretary of State orders purging of potential noncitizens from Alabama voter rolls
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”
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
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
- Legislature
Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill
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
- Economy
Labor organization continues in Alabama as longshoremen strike looms
TVA partners with Sweet Grown Alabama to support farmers
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
Tim Walz throws shade on Tommy Tuberville with “dumbest people” takedown
ADP, DNC still fighting over state delegates
Tuberville criticizes Biden for VA budget shortfall, Republicans also share blame
Sens. Britt, Kaine push for bipartisan solutions to child care crisis
Unearthed Trump audio undermines AL GOP’s attacks on Walz
- Education
Dobson faces scrutiny over “segregation academy” ties amid education push
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
- 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
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Watching Alabama Democratic leadership miss opportunities for gain in order to fight with other Democrats is tiring.
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We can’t continue to be led down this road to fear our neighbors when our calling is to love them and lead them.
State
Three years later, and medical cannabis remains inaccessible to patients.
Prisons
Elmore inmates will temporarily move to Draper, now the Elmore Annex, during renovations.
Legislature
The legislation has the full support of the entire Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus.
Courts
Dale County District Judge Stuart K. Smith is accused of failing to maintain his docket and delaying cases by months to years.
Economy
Contract negotiations broke down between the ILA and the employer association USMX in June.
Economy
Sweet Grown Alabama connects consumers to locally grown products through an online searchable database.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's medical cannabis rollout is bogged down in court because the AMCC has refused to follow basic and well-known state law.
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By all measures of the AMCC's mission and responsibilities, the Commission and its Executive Director have fallen short of their mandates.
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A Russellville superintendent was fired, apparently because he made the schools and the town too welcoming to Hispanic families.
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Currently, there is a growing tension between the realities of a changing society and outdated norms of the past.
