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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
- Legislature
Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers opposes SB 93 and SB 99
Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One
Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt’s “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act” passes Senate committee
Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Opinion | America can no longer identify the bad guys
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
News
Alabama could lose vital funding as Congress considers cuts, endangering essential services for residents.
Featured Opinion
We seem to have lost the ability in America to identify the bad guys.
Courts
Supported by 21 Republican AGs, the amicus brief defends President Trump’s “Fork Directive” and critiques the federal workers unions’ lawsuit.
Courts
Alabama's congressional map has been in litigation since 2021, when two groups of voters and non-profits alleged that it diluted the voting power of...
Congress
Sewell will be joined by Assistant House Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and American Federation of Government Employees President Everett Kelley.
Legislature
According to AAHC, the new fee would result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person or $3,600 per family in prescription costs.
News
This phase of the network nearly fulfills the $82.5M middle-mile grant from the state’s allocation of ARPA funds.
Legislature
Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date.
Featured Opinion
Instead of thoughtful debate, reactionary laws are silencing discussion, weaponizing gender to scapegoat transgender people, strip freedoms, and enforce political control.
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Unregulated gaming accounts for most fraud and abuse in sports wagering and other gaming activities. Alabama isn't helping.
Opinion
If ever there were a sound investment for Alabama’s future, surely this is it.
Featured Opinion
In Alabama, some lawmakers believe a 12-year-old should be a mother, but a 17-year-old isn't mature enough to consent to substance abuse counseling.
