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- Elections
Stand Up Mobile hosts National Black Voter Day canvass and phone bank
Secretary of state encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers
Voting rights groups sue state over voter purge
UA political science professor comments on Trump-Harris debate
Polls, panels and pundits agree: Kamala Harris was the clear winner of debate
- Governor
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
- Legislature
Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80
Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters
105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release August 2024 report
CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T, strike ends
New study sheds light on the commercial construction industry’s economic impact on Alabama
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices
- National
Rep. Sewell’s statement on shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South
Rep. Sewell condemns illegal seizure of Vulcan Materials plant
Rep. Sewell announces $1.2 million to expand mental health, substance use treatment
Sen. Tuberville demands increased security for Trump
Rep. Sewell honors former Sen. Priscilla Dunn on the House Floor
- Education
- Health
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
- Opinion
Opinion | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Alabama’s unsung economic heroes
Opinion | Jimmy Rane: an Alabama legend
Opinion | The Supreme Court hurt Alabama’s dialysis community, and Congress must step in
Opinion | Republicans want someone to blame for toxic discourse. Grab a mirror
Opinion | Treatment of Haitian immigrants reveals a disturbing truth
Education
Alabama Republic Party Chair John Wahl is now the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service executive board.
Congress
“This senseless violence is unacceptable and it must stop," Sewell said.
News
Wesley has been instrumental in securing major events for the city, including the 2021 World Games.
Congress
Tuberville claimed Trump’s Secret Service detail was not adequate security for the former president.
News
The program is aimed at increasing the number of Alabama Department of Corrections correctional officers.
Local news
The Decatur City Council added 400 additional hours for Green Research & Technology to review the police department.
Congress
Dunn passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80-years-old.
Infrastructure
The committee plays a key role in overseeing the state's transportation policies and infrastructure funding.
Featured Opinion
Without the Hispanic community, Alabama would be a lesser place — economically weaker, culturally poorer, and socially diminished.
Opinion
Jimmy Rane is not only an Alabama legend, he is an Alabama treasure.
Opinion
A recent Supreme Court ruling imposed significant financial challenges for kidney patients.
Featured Opinion
If you want to pass blame for the toxic political discourse in America, start with the embracing and normalizing of Donald Trump's extremism.
