Legislature
The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee.
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- Elections
Wes Allen adds Texas to the list of partner states in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
BCA, AFA endorse Heath Allbright in House District 11 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
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
- Legislature
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Four
- Economy
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
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale
Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill
Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices
- Education
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
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
- Opinion
Opinion | How to Beat “Egg-conomic” Uncertainty
Opinion | Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
Alabama Department of Mental Health stories
Health
Under Beshear’s leadership, the Alabama Department of Mental Health launched Stepping Up Alabama, aimed at reducing the number of people in jails who have...
Health
“Today marks a culture change in Alabama for treatment of individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders,” Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear said.
Opinion
We will resort to our survival mode and exhibit moods and behaviors that are very much like those of individuals who have experienced trauma...
Health
The facility’s director and director of nursing both abruptly resigned around July 24, and although there have been rumors as to why among staff,...
Health
Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced $7 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to two programs aimed at strengthening mental health services in Alabama. ...
Health
A third patient at the state’s Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatric Center has died from COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Mental Health confirmed to...
Health
Two patients at the state’s Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatric Center have died from COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Mental Health confirmed to APR...
Health
Ten more patients at the Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatric Center have tested positive for coronavirus. Alabama Department of Mental Health spokeswoman Malissa Valdes-Hubert...
Health
Three more patients at the state’s Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatric Center have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to eight. Two nurses...