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During the council's Tuesday meeting, officials approved a housing deal for 31 new homes and advocates urged greater visibility for Sickle Cell patients.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
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
- Economy
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- Health
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
- Opinion
Education
Birmingham approved a $45 million school investment, funded by ad valorem taxes, for workforce training, facilities, student programs and recreation.
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Entrepreneurs and vendors can get guidance on SAM.gov registration, federal procurement rules and competing for future contracts.
Economy
City officials said strategic investments in venues, festivals and artist support helped turn Huntsville’s music scene into a major economic engine.
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The tribute honored Bland’s lifelong work to preserve the stories of Selma’s foot soldiers and carry their fight forward.
Education
The package would fund career training, upgraded courts and financial literacy efforts without tapping Birmingham’s general fund.
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Obeng brings two decades of government leadership experience to the role, with a focus on operations, collaboration and public service.
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The city allocated up to $1.5 million for initiatives boosting small businesses, workforce development, neighborhood revitalization and economic mobility.
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Donations will benefit the Heart of Alabama Food Bank and Montgomery Public Schools as families prepare for rising back-to-school costs.
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A complaint alleged officials tried to discredit Harry Still after he questioned a drowning ruling and deposed city officials.
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The plan would fund neighborhood upgrades, public facilities and infrastructure projects as city leaders weighed Montgomery’s first major capital push in decades.