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- Elections
Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs
Alabama man sentenced for violent threats against election workers in Arizona
Acting U.S. attorney appoints election officer for Alabama’s Middle District
Tuberville voices support for illegal voter purge blocked by federal court
Secretary of state releases mandated press release on court overturn of voter purge
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
Gov. Ivey ousts VA commissioner after board defies her
Ivey calls meeting to consider immediate removal of Veterans commissioner
Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide traffic safety training to prosecutors, law enforcement
Gov. Ivey awards $1.6 million to support research, innovation projects
- Legislature
- Economy
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning”
Alabama Starbucks workers dream of a union contract
Innovate Alabama makes landmark investment in Huntsville’s Kalm Therapeutics
- National
Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs
Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action
Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate
Rep. Sewell announces $2.2 million in federal funding to revitalize Selma infrastructure
Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama
- Education
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year
- Health
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
Southern Research launches project offering free genetic testing
- Opinion
Opinion | Three questions about the 2024 election
Opinion | Ivey fires Veterans Affairs commissioner, but potential lawsuits loom
Opinion | Contest for new 2nd Congressional District is the race to watch
Opinion | Time for a change: Why PBM reform cannot wait any longer
Opinion | Populism vs. Conservatism: A showdown that will shape the future
Legislature
Beginning in 2019, applicants have been granted parole at a sharply declining rate.
State
Alabama introduced three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which allow for an anonymous surrender of infants without fear of prosecution or shame.
Congress
On average, Alabama’s incumbent members of Congress raised more money from PACs than individual donors in the third quarter.
Elections
A federal court has already reversed Allen's program, deeming it a violation of federal voting laws.
Elections
Brian Jerry Ogstad, a 60-year-old man from Cullman, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for issuing threats.
Governor
Ivey appointed Jeffrey Newton to serve as interim commissioner of the department.
News
Superintendents cited increased expenses for security, legal fees, and public relations as part of their efforts to handle community outrage.
Featured Opinion
If the governor has the authority to fire the head of veterans affairs, why didn't she do so two months ago?
Featured Opinion
We have one doozy of a congressional race in the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District.
Opinion
This issue is now more public than ever, yet the practices of these PBMs have gone unchallenged.
Featured Opinion
The stakes are high, and the future of American democracy is at risk. The choice is ours.
Opinion
We have the numbers from the last few years. We can apply the numbers going forward. So which candidate is better?
