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Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill making Juneteenth a permanent state holiday, closing state offices annually on June 19 to commemorate emancipation.
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- Elections
Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
- Governor
Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
- Legislature
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session
Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms
Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute
Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk
- Economy
- National
Alabama’s war on abortion help exposed in new reporting
Tuberville introduces bill to expand research, development tax deductions for businesses
Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians
Rep. Sewell condemns Trump’s firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Governor
The Community Pharmacy Relief Act was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 15, 2025.
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These funds were made available through programs from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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The appointments include judges in Calhoun and Montgomery counties, and sheriffs in Perry and Calhoun counties.
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SB40 will promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents.
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This graduating class is the largest group on record.
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The law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers.
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The GenAI Task Force held four official meetings, and an additional twenty working group meetings, which occurred over the course of 2024.
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The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs.
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This bill enhances the current law regarding the offense of impersonating a police officer.
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The new law allows the governor to directly appoint and supervise the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner.