Governor
Governor Kay Ivey signed HB527 into law, which will bring an income tax deduction for overtime pay of up to $1,000.
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- Elections
Filings link McKee PAC to out-of-state network, tied to donors facing charges
Jones rebuts Hunt attack on immigration enforcement record
Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026
Lumpkin secures New South Alliance backing in HD 60 race
Rep. Lomax contrasts tax cuts with Mo Brooks’ legislative record
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
Consumer Reports urges Ivey to veto Alabama Personal Data Protection Act
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
- Legislature
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
Alabama Cannabis Coalition reflects on mixed results from legislative session
ACLU of Alabama applauds parole reforms, but warns Alabama’s prison crisis remains unaddressed
- Economy
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
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
- National
- 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
Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
UAB Medicine expands care with new clinics in first quarter of 2026
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
- Opinion
Legislature
The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her expected signature.
Legislature
One bill would provide eligible state employees and public-school employees with fully paid parental leave.
Legislature
The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually.
Elections
The bill would require an audit to be performed in a randomly selected precinct in each county after any general election.
Environment
The legislation resulted from an abrupt decision by the Mobile Area Water System to permanently close Big Creek Lake.
Legislature
Dozens of immigrants marched from Cramton Bowl to the Alabama Statehouse to make their voices heard to Republican lawmakers.
Health
A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies.
Legislature
Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.
Legislature
One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court.
Legislature
HB340 states that DHR must notify families of rights and improve transparency, but faces opposition over inhibiting investigations.