Elections
Two Alabama House committees advanced similar school prayer bills, debating funding penalties, constitutionality concerns and whether schools should mandate daily prayer.
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- Elections
Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race
Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order
When is Alabama’s absentee ballot deadline?
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson endorses Alicia Escott Lumpkin in District 60
Report: Alabama barriers leave 815,000 voters missing
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor?
Gov. Ivey awards three grants to aid domestic violence victims, train law enforcement
Gov. Ivey congratulates first ADOC graduating class of 2026
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
- Legislature
Alabama Arise reviews wins and disappointments in 2026 session
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Sine die
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Opinion | Alabama’s four-year record of tax relief
Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s coal communities is investing in our future
- Economy
Opinion | Alabama takes a stand for small business fairness
Alabama spring home sales rise, but trail last year
Innovate Alabama launches $15M fund to retain, scale early-stage companies
Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
- National
Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama
Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order
Civil liberty, legal groups condemn indictments against SPLC
Grand jury indicts SPLC in federal case on paid informants
Democrats tout individual donors’ role in District 5 race fundraising efforts
- Education
Stillman announces Magic Johnson as 150th anniversary commencement speaker
Alabama recognized for pre-K quality for 20th year
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
- Health
- Opinion
Legislature
The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced a bill creating felony penalties and civil remedies for intentionally disrupting religious services
Prisons
Gubernatorial candidate Will Boyd called for clemency for Sonny Burton, arguing Alabama’s felony murder law produced an unjust death sentence.
Health
The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.
Legislature
The House Education Policy Committee delayed the proposed constitutional amendment on school prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance after lawmakers raised funding and implementation...
Party politics
Cooke cited family health issues and endorsed Representative Scott Stadthagen for ALGOP chairman.
Legislature
State senators passed a measure authorizing a central office to manage administrative tasks for Alabama’s occupational and professional licensing boards.
Legislature
HB481 would require restitution to victims be paid before court fines, fees and costs in Alabama criminal cases.
Legislature
The Alabama Senate passed a bill requiring sexual risk avoidance education and prohibiting comprehensive sex education.
Legislature
The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee heard proponents and opponents of a bill that would impose reimbursement requirements.