Education
City officials said participating students reported stronger money skills as the program expands to every Birmingham City Schools campus.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Sparks urges tougher testing of imported beef
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
Sewell blasts SCOTUS ruling clearing path for mail-in voting reforms
Jones challenges Tuberville to debate across Alabama—or just on data centers
ADP Chair Bobby Singleton to join Andrew Sneed’s town hall in Decatur
- Governor
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants
Gov. Ivey announces latest appointments to Alabama boards and entities
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
- Legislature
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
TVA to raise data center rates, affecting North Alabama facilities
NFIB survey finds small business optimism rising across industries
Jones, Sparks slam Trump administration over tariff-free beef imports
Alabama sees continued job growth, rising wages in July economic data
Report: Alabama childcare costs low but unaffordable for median earners
- National
Students appeal UA magazine suspensions in First Amendment case
Sewell blasts SCOTUS ruling clearing path for mail-in voting reforms
Montgomery earns national recognition for FY2026 budget
Aderholt highlights $96.7 million in Alabama community projects
Rep. Aderholt celebrates opening of new Auburn research institute in Huntsville
- Education
Students appeal UA magazine suspensions in First Amendment case
Birmingham invests additional $1 million into financial education, wealth-building program
UAB announces David Standaert as new vice president for research
Library service punts on hiring compliance czar
Academy of Craft Training opens new school year across four Alabama campuses
- Health
UAB announces David Standaert as new vice president for research
Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants
Alabama kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach 14-year high
Jackson Hospital, BCBS strike deal to keep hospital open
Alabama Department of Mental Health works to reduce forensic waitlist
- Opinion
Local news
The city’s first-ever submission met national budgeting standards, highlighting expanded financial transparency and clearer guidance on public spending.
Local news
The plan will prioritize public safety, neighborhood investments and essential services while relying on sales tax growth and no new revenue sources.
Courts
The five-year legal battle between former police chief Ernest Finley, the city of Montgomery and the Alabama Ethics Commission seems to be over.
Local news
The new South Haven Surgical Center overcame a number of political pitfalls and attacks, will provide Jefferson and Shelby counties with needed healthcare options.
Local news
Rick Jackson’s multimillion-dollar loan raised questions over Medicaid expansion, hospital debt and conflicts in a race polling near even.
Local news
New neighborhood-based programs target housing, job training, small business support and youth mentoring after a data-driven assessment of local needs.
Local news
Jackson Hospital, BCBS Alabama announced an agreement more than a month ago, but it still hasn't been signed, delaying progress on saving the hospital.
Education
Birmingham approved a $45 million school investment, funded by ad valorem taxes, for workforce training, facilities, student programs and recreation.
Local news
Entrepreneurs and vendors can get guidance on SAM.gov registration, federal procurement rules and competing for future contracts.