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- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
- Legislature
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
Over 200 rally at State House to push for grocery tax reduction
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
- Economy
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Rep. Sewell congratulates high school basketball champions in the 7th District
Rep. Sewell advocates for Alabama’s trade interests in House subcommittee
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to improve passenger vehicle safety
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s mishandling of classified information
Rep. Sewell announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition
- Education
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
- Health
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
- Opinion
Opinion | How the seeds of dictatorship take root in democracy’s soil
Opinion | Let Alabamians vote on lottery, sports betting, and new revenue
Opinion | Legislators can restore hope to patients by fixing Alabama’s cannabis mess
Opinion | Everyone is not welcome here
Opinion | A republic if you can fund it
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Fraenkel’s The Dual State explains how fear and exclusion destroy freedom.
News
Wahl provided a federal definition of "sexually explicit conduct" that doesn't appear to apply to written content.
Health
Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”
Governor
The GenAI Task Force held four official meetings, and an additional twenty working group meetings, which occurred over the course of 2024.
Congress
Sewell also welcomed NCAA Women’s Basketball to Birmingham ahead of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tournaments.
Congress
Sewell raised concern about Alabama’s trade stability during a Trade Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday.
Congress
The legislation "would modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of the most advanced testing devices available."
News
Clark is a longtime advocate for athlete safety and has served as vice president since the Foundation’s inception.
Opinion
The AMCC has completely failed to establish a patient registry that would allow patients to become eligible to purchase medical cannabis in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
An "everyone is welcome here" sign sparked a national movement, but the fact is we're failing to live up to those words.
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What took generations to build is being torn down in a dangerous gamble.
