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The bipartisan resolution calls on Trump administration solidify Huntsville as the permanent home for U.S. Space Command.
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- Elections
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs
Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health
- Legislature
- Economy
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
- National
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Rep. Sewell to host “Terri Talks” with former Social Security commissioner
Sen. Britt leads bill to expand access to credit for Americans
- Education
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Corruption
As usual, 2018 was a busy year for state political news in Alabama. From indictments and scandals to big election wins and controversial legislation,...
Governor
In a state where political news comes fast and furious, and where newspaper and TV news staffs are steadily declining, it’s easy for a...
Featured Opinion
When Gov. Kay Ivey took the helm as Alabama’s 54th Governor, she promised to steady the ship of state. Over the last 622 days,...
Governor
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has been selected as chairwoman of the Outer Continental Shelf Governors Coalition. Ivey was chosen by fellow coalition governors on...
Governor
Some lawmakers expressed alarm when Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn revealed at a recent Contract Review meeting that the state was looking to...
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $316,475 grant to assist sexual assault victims in three southwestern Alabama counties. The grant was awarded to the...
Governor
Friday was the 199th anniversary of Alabama’s becoming a state. The occasion was celebrated at a ceremony in the Alabama State Capitol, where Governor...
Featured Opinion
There is a downside to supermajority control in government. Inevitably, no matter how many times you force through your agenda and ignore the cries...
Environment
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants of $1.5 million to improve recreational facilities in 10 Alabama communities. The awards were made through the federal...
Governor
At the most recent Legislative Contract Review hearing, Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn revealed that the state is planning to build three...