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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
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
- Legislature
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
Rep. DuBose, Miss Alabama Teen to host second annual “Girls’ Day At The Capitol”
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore calls for abolition of the ATF
House passes SHIELD Against CCP Act in bipartisan vote
Sen. Tuberville accuses NIH researchers of withholding research on puberty blockers
Britt joins Senate colleagues in pushing for “bone crushing” Iran sanctions
Sen. Britt’s bill updating next generation body armor passes
- Education
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
State
Alabama lacks tax incentives for start-ups, missing opportunities to attract investment, encourage growth and compete with other states.
Featured Opinion
Some Alabama lawmakers want to repeal the OT tax exemption to pay the private school tuition for rich families.
Congress
The ATF regulates and enforces federal laws pertaining to the manufacture, sale, and possession of firearms.
State
Alabama AG Steve Marshall praised a decision blocking ACA coverage for DACA recipients, arguing it would raise state costs.
Congress
The legislation, aimed at countering threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party, passed by a vote of 409-4.
Municipal elections
State
Since its founding in 1873, the church has been a cornerstone of the Black community.
News
Following listening sessions in 2022, with over 500 Tribal representatives, the Justice Department identified several recurring concerns.
News
If Alabama truly dares to defend its rights, it must begin with the rights of its women.
Featured Opinion
The murder revealed that a majority of Americans know they're getting hosed by the healthcare industry. They should do something about it.
Featured Opinion
Negotiating with terrorists rewards and encourages more terrorism. That's what has happened here with the Christmas parade.
Featured Opinion
Things have become so lawless in Prattville that the mayor and city leaders are ignoring citizens' constitutional rights to protect them.
Opinion
I am calling on Commissioner McMillan and the AMCC to stop wasting our money. End these costly legal battles.
