Congress
The Senate unanimously passed Senator Katie Britt’s Clergy Act, allowing eligible clergy who opted out of Social Security to re-enroll for a period.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Ivey hosts ADOC’s graduating class of 2026
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
- National
Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on
Senate passes Britt’s bill giving clergy a second chance at Social Security
Strong pushes NWS radar upgrades for North Alabama
Aderholt announces ARC grants for Brilliant, Wallace State
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
- Education
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
- Opinion
Courts
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined Arkansas and Louisiana in challenging abortion shield laws protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution.
Infrastructure
Alabama opened the first Birmingham Northern Beltline segment, launching a long-delayed project backed by federal funding and congressional support.
Local news
A state audit found 11 financial compliance issues in Birmingham City Schools system, including overspending, payroll problems and improper fee collections.
Congress
Representative Shomari Figures introduced legislation that would provide college and training assistance to dependents of educators, first responders and social workers after 20 years.
Congress
Britt urged federal safeguards for automated license plate readers while highlighting their public safety benefits.
News
Alabama’s RESTART Initiative provides workforce training and employment pathways for justice-involved individuals pursuing skilled jobs in Gulf Coast industries.
Health
Alabama overdose deaths fell 46 percent over two years as state agencies and stakeholders expand prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.
News
The Ratepayer Protection Act stalled in the Senate after passing the House, with Alabama’s delegation backing protections against data center costs.
Congress
Palmer’s CHARM Act passed the House, directing EPA to develop a strategy for recovering critical minerals from waste and discarded materials.