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The Biden-Harris Administration took new action to combat gun violence in the wake of Saturday's deadly mass shooting in Birmingham.
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Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- 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
gun violence stories
State
Tired of "thoughts and prayers" in the wake of shootings, Alabama Democrats called Sunday for meaningful action to address gun violence.
Featured Opinion
Montgomery resident have demanded that Mayor Reed "do something" about crime. On Tuesday, he explained they're doing a lot.
Local news
The shooting at a large party saw more than 360 rounds fired and party-goers diving for cover.
News
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action attributed a Mobile teenager’s death to anti-transgender bigotry and easy access to guns.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's problems with gun violence and mass shootings didn't happen by chance, and they won't be solved with idiotic, get-tough solutions.
Legislature
A bill would increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied homes, businesses, vehicles, rail cars, and other buildings.
Legislature
The agenda for this gathering includes a series of topics that are at the forefront of the local and state concerns.
Congress
"We stand ready to work with you on any policies that will help end gun violence," the Democrats wrote.
Opinion
Like all constitutional rights, including gun rights, there are, and must be, reasonable rules governing those freedoms.