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Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
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Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
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- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill
Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
- Education
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | Social media warning labels first step in fighting our mental health crisis
Opinion | There’s way more of us
Opinion | The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas
2023 Legislative Session stories
Opinion
This is a regressive tax, which disproportionately affects those with lower income.
Opinion
Over the next four years, we need to do everything we can to position Alabama to prosper.
Opinion
Alabama is one of only three states that taxes groceries at the full rate.
Legislature
Paschal, a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army, said House Bill 129 will complement existing state law.
Legislature
A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion.
Legislature
The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process.
Legislature
The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours.
Legislature
The bill ostensibly tightens an already narrow window for incarcerated individuals serving in historically overcrowded prisons.
Opinion
During the recent special session, we allocated $260 million in ARPA dollars to help the state continue building its broadband infrastructure.