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County leaders and the sheriff held a press conference Thursday, warning that losing internet sales tax funding would cut 12 deputies from the department.
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- Elections
Ensler kicks off campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor
Meet the educator running against Alabama’s longest-serving lawmaker
Violet Edwards announces run for Alabama State Auditor
Former Trump official Morgan Murphy raises $1.05M in Alabama Senate race
Jasmyne Crimiel qualifies for Alabama House District 74 race
- Governor
Gov. Ivey awards $2.3M in grants to assist sexual assault victims in central and west Alabama
Camellia named for Gov. Kay Ivey on Alabama “Camellia Day”
Gov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on Jan. 13
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
- Legislature
Prefiled bill would allow ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to be sold over the counter
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces Connie Rowe as new chief of staff
Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law
NFIB: Workforce, regulatory reform, tax relief top priorities as Alabama Legislature convenes
New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
- Economy
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
- National
Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against advancing Venezuela war powers resolution
Rep. Sewell votes to pass domestic funding bills
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of ACA tax credit extension
Rep. Sewell reflects on Steny Hoyer’s mentorship, friendship and civil rights work
- Education
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Health
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
- Opinion
Opinion | America has problems, but we’re not Nazi Germany—yet
Opinion | When lies replace reality, conscience is the first victim
Opinion | Alabama’s education dollars should stay in public education
Opinion | Republicans refused proper oversight of ICE. Now, people are dying
Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
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.
Local news
The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call.
Municipal elections
Sonja Smith's campaign garnered endorsements from nearly every major elected official and robust fundraising ahead of the runoff election.