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- Elections
Opinion | Tuberville jumped back into the data center debate. It can’t be good for him
Alabama Democrats defend House candidates, criticize Stadthagen’s attacks
Alabama voters can find personalized ballot information through VOTE411
SPLC Action Fund endorses Alabama sheriff candidates
Opinion | After sixteen years, it’s time to look in the mirror
- Governor
Alabama awards $1 million grant for Lockheed Martin’s Troy expansion
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
- Opinion
Opinion | Tuberville jumped back into the data center debate. It can’t be good for him
Opinion | Alabama farmers need Congress to regulate hemp
Opinion | After sixteen years, it’s time to look in the mirror
Opinion | If our military makes time to vote, we should make sure they can
Opinion | Where is the one good man?
Legislature
Numerous bills that received much attention during session died three-fourths through the process.
Legislature
Advocates from across Alabama shared takeaways from the session, highlighting prison, energy and voting rights reforms alongside stronger public engagement with policymakers.
Governor
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
The measure broadened covered locations, increased penalties and barred charged students from returning to class before hearings and mental health evaluations.
Governor
Ivey signed a bill requiring donated Ten Commandments displays in some public schools, casting them as foundational to U.S. history and civics.
Elections
A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.
Governor
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and constitutional concerns.
Legislature
Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy.
Legislature
The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.
Economy
The measure aims to trim generous incentives, while including new language to allow longer abatements for community infrastructure investments.
Health
The measure won unanimous House approval after lawmakers added Representative Barbara Drummond to the act’s new name honoring longtime clean-air advocates.