Legislature
Four Alabama faith leaders spoke against the bill, while four individuals spoke in favor of the bill.
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- Elections
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
- 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
Senate committee hears debate on bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Bill expanding retired physicians’ ability to volunteer advances
Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault
Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate
Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers
- Economy
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
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House
Rep. Dale Strong leads hearing on FEMA’s role and disaster response
Sen. Katie Britt helps pass resolution blocking natural gas tax
Sen. Britt honors Alabama’s Civil Rights pioneers 60 years after Bloody Sunday
- Education
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
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- Health
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
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
Opinion | Bill raising truck weight limits is a danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers and taxpayers
Opinion | Nondiscrimination doesn’t violate the First Amendment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers chase shadows instead of solving real problems
Opinion | Power to the parents — and small app developers
Senate stories
Congress
The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
Opinion
The federal Stop the Scroll Act would require social media platforms to warn users of the “negative mental health impacts."
Opinion
As I look back on my time in the Alabama Senate, I am filled with gratitude for the privilege of representing you.
Congress
Britt spoke about joining her colleague Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, in introducing the "Stop the Scroll Act."
Congress
This move marks another instance of Tuberville's controversial interference with military promotions.
Elections
Ainsworth a lock? Tuberville running for governor? A darkhorse candidate? Campaign experts sort through the way-too-early 2026 talk.
Congress
The conversation will focus on the small business ecosystem and the state's economic future.
Congress
Sens. Katie Britt and Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the Childcare Worker Opportunity Act in the Senate.
Legislature
The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs.