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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
- Economy
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
- National
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
Sen. Britt congratulates new Senate Republican leadership
Huntsville LGBT Republican group endorses Scott for Senate majority leader
Tuberville joins Trump, allies in calling for the elimination of Dept. of Education
- Education
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
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
- Health
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Democrats need to start acting like Republicans
Opinion | A message to our party for its future, from its future
Opinion | Why President Trump should bring Space Command HQ back to Huntsville
Opinion | Alabama’s absurd gambling predicament exposed again
Opinion | Support local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday
Congress
Sen. John Thune's victory came out of the first competitive election for Senate Republican leader in three decades.
Public safety
The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence.
Courts
John Reed, a disabled veteran, was fatally beaten in Macon County Jail while awaiting bond.
Prisons
Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet.
News
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville.
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Congress
The leadership team was elected Wednesday as Senate Republicans solidified their direction following the recent election.
Local news
In addition to the swearing-in, the meeting featured the election of the Commission’s chairman and vice chairman.
Legislature
House Bill 10 would require the release of law enforcement body or dashboard camera footage.
Opinion
It’s time for Democrats to get real. Our party has become perceived as soft, out-of-touch, and ineffective.
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The nation deserves the strongest, most secure location for Space Command. It’s time to bring it home.
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With Alabama operators opening resort casinos in other states, this state's gambling predicament becomes even more absurd.
Opinion
By supporting small businesses, we’re helping our communities and keeping Alabama’s economy strong.
