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The Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall Woodfin's proposal to offer food assistance to residents as the government shutdown halts benefits.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jay Mitchell leads attorney general race in October fundraising
Trump endorses members of Alabama’s congressional delegation
McCarron campaign hires top consulting firm, lists treasurer with a troubling record
Sen. Britt delivers remarks at Tuskegee’s homecoming convocation
Manufacture Alabama endorses Ledbetter, Gudger for reelection
- Governor
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
- Legislature
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
- Economy
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
- National
Rep. Aderholt introduces bipartisan National Adoption Month resolution
Trump admin to partially fund SNAP benefits following court orders
Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns
State pleads with court to allow AHSAA lawsuit to move forward
Rep. Sewell praises court orders blocking Trump admin’s SNAP cuts
- Education
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
- Health
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
Medical Association, BCBS announce enhancements to “prior authorization” process
Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
- Opinion
Local news
Reed will join a U.S. delegation at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona, engaging in discussions on urban innovation and inclusive city-building.
Local news
Mayor Woodfin proposed $1 million in emergency aid and a citywide food drive to help the 23,000 Birmingham residents losing SNAP benefits.
Local news
Following several days of turmoil over his selection as Montgomery's director of small and minority business, Donald Watkins Jr. is backing out.
Local news
Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures.
Local news
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones made it clear that he was terminating the deputy for announcing his candidacy for sheriff.
Local news
While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.
Municipal elections
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.
Local news
Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.
Municipal elections
Political newcomer Brian Gunn more than doubled the vote share of incumbent city councilor J.T. Moore, per unofficial results.