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"Marshall recited the typical GOP rhetoric about Biden's vaccine plan. But when facts were introduced, the tone changed."
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
- Opinion
Opinion | What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors?
Opinion | I lost my father to violence. Executing the wrong man won’t bring justice
Opinion | When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama
Opinion | The division of chocolate
Opinion | A revolt in December for change
Legislature
Should Gov. Ivey call lawmakers back to Montgomery for a special session this month, they'll meet without COVID restrictions.
Featured Opinion
"We've been mandating vaccines for decades in this country for infants and toddlers. When will the adults grow up?"
Education
Some A&M alums say the search process for a new president is rigged to give one candidate an advantage. And he's facing troubling allegations.
Featured Opinion
"Until taxpayers get assurances that Alabama's prison system will be cleaned up, we shouldn't spend a dime on new buildings."
Courts
Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods agreed to pay out $35 million in the wage-fixing lawsuit.
Featured Opinion
"The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile."
State
The new ad campaign highlights Alabama's lost revenue and pushes voters to apply pressure to lawmakers who are standing in the way.
Courts
Federal court Judge Keith Watkins said the laws against begging and soliciting are likely be to deemed violations of free speech.
Featured Opinion
"To date, no one has identified a motive for why the country's doctors and scientists would be trying to trick everyone into wearing a...