Legislature
After tallying votes, Arise announced it would focus on seven policy areas next year, including health equity and justice reform.
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- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Jerry Carl for Congress
Manufacture Alabama endorses Treasurer Young Boozer for reelection
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses newcomers for election to Alabama legislature
P&CMA endorses House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter for reelection
Manufacture Alabama announces endorsements for 2026 state appellate court races
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
- National
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication
Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh
US Sen. Britt issues statement on second anniversary of October 7
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
- Education
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025
Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive
Troy University’s annual Giving Day set for Tuesday, October 7
New director to lead high performance computing and data center at UA
- Health
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
- Opinion
Legislature
Ledbetter selected a legislator with Elmore County Commission experience to a key leadership role, citing his commitment to conservative policies.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028.
Legislature
His legislative package included measures to support commercial fishing, retail seafood sales and the protection of local marine waters.
Legislature
County commissioners statewide unanimously approved a resolution encouraging the legislature to oppose changes to the online sales tax program.
Legislature
Interim police chiefs may be necessary because sometimes elections for mayor are “just a popularity contest,” Rep. Reed Ingram said.
Legislature
Simpson discussed working to shift legal precedent regulating the use of the death penalty during a Monday media appearance.
Health
The bill would allow written declarations for vaccine religious exemptions in Alabama schools and colleges.
Legislature
Nearly 59 percent of Republican primary voters say economic issues should come before cultural fights, despite Legislature’s recent priorities.
Courts
Alabama lawmakers paused a $200,000 contract for a sanctioned attorney, citing drawn-out prison litigation and concerns over AI-generated filings.
Legislature
The Alabama House of Representatives previously passed a bill to exempt optical aids from sales tax, but it failed in the Senate. Now, it's...