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- Elections
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for secretary of state
Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
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
- Legislature
Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings
Bill amended to remove ban, add more restrictions to sell Delta-8
Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee
Rep. Kenneth Paschal files due process bill for DHR investigations
Advocates call on state lawmakers to expand Medicaid, oppose farm bureau health plans
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts
Rep. Sewell introduces the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0
Tuberville introduces legislation to overhaul NIAID, attacks former director Anthony Fauci
Rep. Sewell votes no on House Republicans’ budget proposal
Rep. Sewell pushes back on DOGE actions, warns that voters are very unhappy
- Education
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Governor Jim Folsom Jr. has a legacy
Opinion | A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets
Opinion | Empowering local economies: the critical role of community banks
Opinion | School threats are a serious matter and should be treated as such
Opinion | Alabama’s Ten Commandment’s bill: A power grab disguised as faith
Legislature
SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law.
Elections
Since taking office in September 2023, Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center.
Infrastructure
This bill isn’t about making roads better. It’s about shifting costs from a select few businesses while leaving everyone else to foot the bill.
Congress
Sewell questioned Musk's authority to make broad cuts, particularly to personnel, and said her phones are ringing off the hook with angry voters.
Legislature
The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017.
Education
The new program designed to challenge the best of the best through specialized coursework and a study abroad research project.
Elections
Attorney John Russell announced Wednesday that he will run for the district judge seat in Pickens County as a Republican.
Legislature
Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation.
Opinion
Jim Folsom Jr. definitely has a legacy as the governor who brought Mercedes to Alabama.
Featured Opinion
A compromise might be the best way to ensure Alabama's veterans get the help and support they need and deserve.
Opinion
Community banks are more than your typical financial institution; they are trusted mainstays of the areas they serve.
Opinion
Accountability is a lesson that young people must learn, and parents are ultimately responsible for monitoring their child’s behavior.
