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An industry coalition says regulation would provide consumer protections and capture tax revenue now flowing out of state.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- 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
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
- National
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office renaming bill
- Education
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
- Health
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
- Opinion
Economy
Alabamians' boost in personal income was lower than in neighboring states, however.
Economy
The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage.
Economy
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2.
Economy
Fourteen percent of job ads have salaries of $75,000 and above.
Economy
Customers must be at least 21 years old to order or accept alcohol deliveries and will be required to present identification.
Economy
Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34...
Economy
The ETF and general fund grew by more than 11 percent compared to 2020 numbers.
Economy
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is to be featured in the virtual event, to be held Nov. 4.
Economy
This represents an over-the-year decrease of 78,790.
Economy
The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December.