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- Elections
Shomari Figures highlights Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, backs Harris at DNC
New voting law won’t take effect until after this year’s election
Figures to get coveted Thursday speaking spot at DNC
Civil rights organiztions threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls
Secretary of State orders purging of potential noncitizens from Alabama voter rolls
- Governor
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
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
- Legislature
Pharmacy board faces scrutiny after public examiner’s report reveals violations
Reps. Lomax, Underwood to co-chair Alabama House GOP Platform Committee
Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills to ban gun conversion devices
Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill
New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants
- Economy
Sen. Britt breaks ground on Enterprise State C. C. Workforce Development Center
Alabama union membership down 23.2 percent since 2013, but beginning to rise
Alabama’s real estate market ended July with rising sales and strong economic performance
Alabama AT&T workers go on strike
Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July
- National
Sen. Britt visits Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Rep. Aderholt visits Harrison Construction’s job site for ABC Alabama’s Hard Hat Tour
Sen. Britt visits UAB Hospital and Children’s of Alabama for Bookworm Day
Sen. Britt recognizes Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack’s retirement
Sen. Britt commends Rep. Palmer for introducing House companion to Lulu’s Law
- Education
Alabama’s community colleges report highest enrollment in decade
Gov. Ivey makes appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
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
- Health
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
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
- Opinion
Elections
At the DNC, Shomari Figures highlighted the importance of Alabama's 2nd Congressional District and urged voting for future progress.
Public safety
The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the ATF.
Legislature
Lawyers accused the board of levying illegally high and arbitrary fines following a public examiners' report that showed violations.
Featured Opinion
Purging voter rolls sends a false message that immigrants, even those who are now U.S. citizens, aren't to be trusted. That's a terrible look.
News
He replaces Mark Bentley, who retired earlier this year.
Economy
The center will address workforce training needs in Coffee County and the Wiregrass.
State
IVF treatment is far less accessible to Alabamians than it had been prior to the Alabama Supreme Court's decision.
Opinion
The contrast between the RNC and DNC has been clear. Voters will choose joy over fear every time.
Opinion
PBMs will not be good stewards of our taxes and premium dollars unless they are forced to be transparent.
Opinion
Investing in public education is a good idea and a crucial step toward building a better society and a stronger economy.
Opinion
Some of our big city mayors are leaving legacies of successful tenures that will be felt for generations.
Opinion
We can expect more rural hospitals to shutter their obstetrical departments in the coming months.
