Education ACHE approves procedures for law enforcement family scholarship program The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved procedures for the scholarship program, which has an annual cap of $10 million. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 16, 2025
Education Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27 Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 12, 2025
Elections State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and 31 other lawmakers in Alabama endorsed state Rep. Rhett Marques' run for Congress in the 1st District Mary Claire WootenSeptember 11, 2025
News Alabama coalitions call on lawmakers to oppose privatization of Tennessee Valley Authority A coalition of 43 Alabama groups is pressing state and federal lawmakers to reject TVA privatization publicly. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 10, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville demands faster action on stalled nominee confirmations Tuberville criticized the GOP leadership for slow confirmations and urged rule changes to overcome procedural delays. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 9, 2025
Courts Governor, speaker challenge AHSAA over CHOOSE Act athlete eligibility Gov. Kay Ivey and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter filed an injunction challenging the AHSAA's ban on CHOOSE Act student-athletes competing after transfers. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 5, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt chairs committee hearing for district judge nominees Three U.S. district judge nominees from Alabama went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions from lawmakers. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 4, 2025
Elections Dobson, Sorrell detail August fundraising in secretary of state race Caroleene Dobson outpaced Andrew Sorrell in both fundraising and spending during August. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 3, 2025
Elections BamaCarry endorses Andrew Sorrell for Secretary of State run BamaCarry endorsed Andrew Sorrell for his role in passing permitless carry, noting his advocacy and defense of gun rights in Alabama. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 2, 2025
State Alabama’s new tax exemption for menstrual products starts Monday The state’s new sales tax exemption on menstrual and maternity products, as well as baby essentials, will take effect on September 1. Mary Claire WootenAugust 29, 2025