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The days of “robbing Peter to pay Paul” came to a screeching halt under Republican leadership.
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
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- Legislature
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A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
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- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
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Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
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- National
Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact
Sen. Britt sponsors bill to boost American-made cotton
AG Marshall: Louisiana SCOTUS case could “absolutely have an impact” on Alabama
Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA positions
Medicaid, Medicare in Alabama would face cuts under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
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Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
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Legislature
Alabama Arise campaigned against SB242 primarily through grassroots phone calls to legislators.
Legislature
“Restricting marginalized history is textbook fascism,” historian Maigen Sullivan told APR.
Legislature
The $5 million appropriation is more than a third of the funding the Legislature decided to send the department just last month.
Congress
The CLC map was not a potential plan, but an example of the state's overreach when drawing district lines.
Legislature
South stepped away from office to serve as President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.
Special Session
If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September.
Legislature
Issues like Medicaid expansion were also discussed in the meeting and will continue to be major policy points for Arise going forward.
Special Session
Elliott wants to punish the department for holding a gay history luncheon.
Special Session
Several maps were suggested during the first hearing on the process, but it is unclear what direction lawmakers are leaning.
Legislature
The governor further cautioned against plans by some lawmakers to push forward on a wide-ranging and divisive agenda.