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- Elections
- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
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
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
hospitals stories
Opinion
Alabama hospitals are hemorrhaging red ink financially and it's been estimated that at least 17 hospitals are at risk of closing permanently
Legislature
The legislation extends the period to 45 days and enables some fire stations to accept surrendered newborns.
Legislature
The bill strengthens a patient’s rights by allowing their family members to be present in a hospital room.
Legislature
The law will give visitors more access to their loved ones in healthcare facilities including hospitals and assisted living facilities.
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 House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey.
News
The bill now goes to the full Senate for its consideration.
Health
The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy.
Legislature
Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.