Education
An Alabama Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday requiring public schools to exclusively teach sexual risk avoidance, effectively rebranding abstinence-only sex education.
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- Elections
Terry Waters announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 22
ABPAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor
Grant Blackburn announces candidacy for Baldwin County District Court judge
Rep. Terri Collins endorses Patrick Johnson as successor for HD8 seat
Jones vows to remove APLS members if elected governor
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
Gov. Ivey shares support for energy cost bill package
Governor announces appointments including Baldwin and Cullman County circuit judgeships
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey awards $4.5M to help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient
- Legislature
Senate committee approves abstinence-based sex ed bill
Democrats want to give people an opportunity to vote on a state lottery
House committee considers bill to deny bail based on immigration status
Senate committee hears public input on bill to regulate police pursuits
Committee passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
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
- National
Mobile, Hoover pause internet sales tax challenge
Sen. Britt join colleagues in introducing the CLEAR LABELS Act
Brookside accepts settlement, including $1.5 million compensation proposal
Commemorative coin for America’s 250th anniversary gets unanimous House support
Sen. Britt demands answers from Meta on youth safety allegations
- Education
Senate committee approves abstinence-based sex ed bill
Bill passes Senate allowing UA to reorganize School of Social Work despite public pushback
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
- Health
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
- Opinion
Opinion | When PSC reform arrived, the rhetoric made a U-turn
Opinion | Voting for PSC members only matters if voters actually care
Opinion | Two groups have had an accomplished quadrennium
Opinion | Who are we killing Sonny Burton for?
Opinion | Why the Netflix-Warner Bros. merger makes sense for a generation that grew up streaming
Legislature
During his tenure in the Alabama House of Representatives, Woods authored the Alabama Child Protection Act, supported the reduction of sales tax on groceries.
Legislature
SB-16 would prohibit officers from using the four-point restraint, also known as the hog-tie position.
Legislature
Under current Alabama law, there are no direct statutes ensuring the right to contraception.
Legislature
The award recognizes elected and appointed officials aged 40 or younger who demonstrate excellence in bipartisan leadership.
Legislature
The bill, pre-filed by Rep. Patrick Sellers, would require the State Board of Education to adopt a policy model for local boards to adopt.
Legislature
Greg Reed's resignation has touched off a two-man race - new blood vs. establishment - for leadership of the Alabama Senate.
Legislature
Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison's bill looks to institute an additional $5 license tax and registration fee on motor vehicles to raise funds for the Alabama...
Legislature
The House will consider HB-59 during the 2025 Legislative Session, which begins in February.
Legislature
Three prominent senators are vying for one of Alabama’s most influential positions.
Legislature
This honor highlights Moore’s contributions to enhancing public safety and supporting rescue services.