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Civil rights groups allege the anti-DEI law unconstitutionally abridged First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, causing distress among students and faculty.
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- Elections
Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Ron Sparks considering comeback bid amid concerns for Alabama farmers
Bill to require post-election audits refiled for 2026 session
Manufacture Alabama announces Senate 2026 election cycle endorsements
JR Bowling announces candidacy for Senate District 4
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
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
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
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
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
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 | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
- Opinion
Opinion | What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors?
Opinion | I lost my father to violence. Executing the wrong man won’t bring justice
Opinion | When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama
Opinion | The division of chocolate
Opinion | A revolt in December for change
Corruption
Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Opelika, wants the AG’s office or DOJ to examine all of the DA's previous cases for similar issues.
Corruption
The plea deal came shortly before Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Stephen C. Wallace was to hear arguments on selective and vindictive prosecution.
Courts
“The District Court’s modest injunction is a reasonable accommodation, given the short time before the election,” the three dissenting justices wrote.
Courts
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Worsley parole on Wednesday.
Courts
Plaintiffs say the phrase “so help me God” amounts to a mandatory religious oath.
Courts
A federal judge sentenced Ronald Tai Young Moon Jr. of Vestavia Hills, 56, to 30 years in prison.
Courts
Moore is arguing that the state has exceeded its authority by issuing COVID-19 restrictions and the statewide mask mandate.
Courts
When anti-pay-discrimination icon and activist Lilly Ledbetter started receiving mail from late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ledbetter’s attorney told her to save...
Courts
The passing of one of the court’s most liberal justices so close to the Nov. 3 general election has set off a political firestorm...
Courts
A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Balch & Bingham law firm filed by a former coal executive who...