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The Alabama Sheriffs Association opposes both bills, arguing they put law enforcement and the public at greater risk from gun violence.
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- Governor
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
- Legislature
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
According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.
Legislature
The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances.
Legislature
The legislation would have required healthcare providers to report vaccination records to a state-managed registry.
Legislature
The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 27 for day 26 of the session.
Governor
Over two-thirds of Americans oppose bans on transgender athletics, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
Legislature
The $7.65 billion budget is the largest education budget in state history.
Legislature
The legislation would exempt funds of less than $250 and vehicles worth less than $5,000 from civil asset forfeiture.
Legislature
Holmes is sponsoring legislation to strengthen the Alabama Memorials Preservation Act and ban tianeptine.
Legislature
Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties.