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- Elections
Bill to close primaries dies without vote
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
- Governor
Governor Ivey marks historic nine years in office
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
Gov. Ivey signs bill mandating Ten Commandments displays in some schools
Alabama House passes Ten Commandments display in schools bill
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama law enforcement safety, scholarship bills
- Legislature
Controversial bills die on verge of passing Legislature
Panel hosting state advocacy groups recaps major bills of 2026 Session
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
Gov. Ivey signs bill mandating Ten Commandments displays in some schools
Bill to close primaries dies without vote
- Economy
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
- National
University of Alabama students publish independent magazines after anti-DEI cancellations
Sen. Britt touts increased funding for Mobile Bay dredging projects
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
- Education
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
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
- Opinion
Opinion | Stop treating those dogs like we treat humans!
Opinion | Gov. Ivey’s steady leadership has made Alabama stronger
Opinion | Can we please stop electing unserious people to do serious jobs?
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Legislature
The bill requires curricula that will be used in each classroom to be posted on the school website.
Legislature
The position was vacated when former Rep. Wes Kitchens won a special election to the Senate last month.
News
The two new members include Donna Jackson from International Paper and Craig Savage of Airbus.
Governor
Ivey said passing the Creating Hope & Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act will be her top priority.
Economy
Alabama witnessed a substantial 30.5 percent annual decrease in home sales activity in 2023.
State
Arise staff and board leadership unanimously supported voluntary recognition of the union.
Legislature
The legislative platform details the issues that the body’s GOP members have unanimously agreed to prioritize.
Legislature
The legislation was prompted by a recent incident in Demopolis.
Elections
“I am honored to have the support of these law enforcement leaders,” Justice Stewart said.