Legislature
There are a lot of criticisms of the gambling bill. Here's an explanation for why most of them fall flat.
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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
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Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Parker Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- 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 | Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them
Opinion | Alabama Fire College trains our state’s best
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
2021 Legislative Session stories
Legislature
SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House.
Legislature
Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana.
Legislature
The facility includes 31 aquariums containing more than 30,000 gallons of water and displaying roughly 100 species.
State
Language regarding licensing and locations could make or break the legislation.
Legislature
Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year.
Governor
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees.
Legislature
The gambling bill will be the next item taken up by the House on Thursday following a vote on medical marijuana.
Legislature
The Alabama House debated medical marijuana for over nine hours without ever getting the issue to a vote.
Legislature
The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission.