Education
The Alabama House passed legislation Thursday, that drew debate concerning its impacts on University of Alabama social work programming.
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- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Lawmakers clash over English-only driver’s license testing proposal
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
Legislature
A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.
Elections
The 2021 Election blackout period will begin at 12:00 a.m. on October 28, 2021.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that state lawmakers will gather in a special session to begin Oct. 28 to address redistricting.
Legislature
Gaston holds seats on the powerful, agenda-setting House Rules Committee and the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee.
Legislature
This will be the first redistricting session without preclearance from federal officials as previously required under the Voting Rights Act.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey said she anticipates calling a special session that will begin Oct. 28, 2021.
Legislature
A plan presented Wednesday, and largely agreed upon by committee members, would remove three sections from the Alabama Constitution.
Legislature
Multiple social justice and voting rights advocacy groups are planning a two-part public forum.
Legislature
Five bills were introduced as part of the governor’s prisons plan and justice reform. Four passed.
Governor
The $1.3 billion prison construction and renovation package includes using $400 million in federal COVID aid.