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This week, The V examines a tightening governor’s race, prison accountability, SNAP pressures and Alabama’s deepening maternity care divide across Alabama.
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- Elections
- Governor
- 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
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
- National
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades
Marshall urges SCOTUS to uphold voter citizenship check, voter purge law
Milligan plaintiffs, counsel ask Supreme Court to dismiss state appeal
- Education
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
- Health
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
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Elections
The construction industry group cited Marques’ record on infrastructure and business issues ahead of the August 11 Republican primary.
Governor
The governor urged students to embrace new opportunities while thanking teachers, administrators and parents for supporting the year ahead.
Education
The Opelika parents said education savings accounts helped three children thrive at The Rock Academy after other options fell short.
Party politics
The state GOP earned the RNC program’s top designation after meeting benchmarks in fundraising, communications, data and grassroots organizing.
Elections
The Democratic nominee ties her utility affordability platform to wages, infrastructure and ratepayer protections ahead of the November general election.
Congress
In a video message, the Alabama Democrat urged renewed protections for ballot access and championed the John R. Lewis voting rights bill.
Governor
The appointments filled roles overseeing assisted living administration, cyber technology education, state services evaluation and youth services across Alabama.
Agriculture
The funding targeted an invasive pest that causes Alabama farmers and landowners an estimated $50 million in damage each year.
Economy
Owners reported more unfilled positions and stronger hiring plans, even as qualified applicants remained scarce and compensation pressures increased.