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There's no reason Alabama has to maintain its hate-based holidays honoring traitors when there are so many better options.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
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
- Legislature
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
Juneteenth stories
Opinion
Human equality is a self-evident truth, and liberty—freedom—is an unalienable right.
Congress
Sewell will also pay tribute to former Birmingham Black Baron Rev. William Greason.
Governor
Although not legally considered an official state holiday, state employees will observe Juneteenth this year.
Legislature
State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday.
Legislature
Givan, D-Birmingham, has pre-filed several bills that address an array of issues that she believes are important to enshrine as law.
State
Montgomery celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday commemorating the freedom of enslaved people in America.
Opinion
We must celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. Now, more than ever.
News
Liberation had finally reached the shores of Texas. The date June 19, 1865,became Juneteenth, the oldest annual Black freedom celebration in the United States.
Opinion
On this Juneteenth, we renew our commitment to all Alabamians who have the right to know that their voices are heard.