Opinion
"It has been a productive first 12 months. But we are just getting started," Sen. Katie Britt writes.
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- Elections
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
- Legislature
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
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”
- National
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
- Education
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
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
- 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
U.S. Senate stories
Opinion
I have never seen an elected official handle a new position with such skill and personal poise.
Opinion
John Sparkman was a giant in the United States Senate and an icon in Alabama political history.
Congress
After 10 months, some 400 military promotions finally moved forward Tuesday after Tuberville ended his one-man blockade.
Congress
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan called Tuberville's holds "a national security suicide mission."
Prisons
Facing tens of millions in lawsuits, prison health care provider Corizon utilized a complicated bankruptcy maneuver in Texas.
Congress
Tuberville began blocking military promotions in March and has since held up over 300 military promotions.
Congress
The legislation would permanently end the practice of shutting down the federal government and disrupting critical services.
Congress
Even with criticism from acting military service members, the senator has drawn some allies and is holding steadfast to his strategy.
Congress
Britt recently joined New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in reintroducing the bill.