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Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
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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
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
Bill to mandate physician staffing in ERs considered at Senate Healthcare
- 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
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
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
- 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
Opinion | Even Mississippi is handling gambling better
Opinion | Governor Ivey has sterling legacy for appointments
Opinion | Alabama high school sports are screwed after politicians got involved
Opinion | It’s time to vote on a comprehensive gaming package
Opinion | Bridging military service and education
Legislature
HB94 would grant the State Auditor’s Office more enforcement authority and allow exceptions for properties “located behind security bars”
Legislature
Representative Jeana Ross pre-filed legislation establishing research-aligned screen time standards for children from birth to age 5 in publicly funded programs.
Legislature
Woods prefiled Trey’s Law Wednesday, aiming to end the misuse of nondisclosure agreements against child sexual abuse victims in civil settlements.
Legislature
State Sen. Chris Elliott introduced Senate Bill 26, establishing a pathway for local governments to remove library board members after months of controversy.
Legislature
Rep. Susan DuBose will host more than 100 young women at the Capitol to encourage future generations of women in public service.
Legislature
The bill, which nearly passed last year, would give politicians greater control over the Department of Archives and History.
Legislature
Alabama online sales tax approach is the subject of a lawsuit filed by several large cities, which contend they're unfairly losing millions annually.
Legislature
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter appointed Rep. Marcus Paramore to the Ways and Means Education Committee.
Legislature
Rep. Chad Robertson was named to the House Judiciary Committee, filling a vacancy left by a former colleague's resignation.
Legislature
Representative Ontario Tillman filed legislation allowing Alabamians to add a special insignia to their IDs, signifying an invisible medical condition.