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New data shows Alabama counties face spending nearly $1 billion this year on sheriff’s offices and jails, relying heavily on threatened state tax revenue.
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- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Lawmakers clash over English-only driver’s license testing proposal
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
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Attorneys argued Wednesday whether demanding identification from a non-suspect extends too much power to law enforcement, citing a pastor's 2023 arrest.
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The coalition alleged Uber charged customers without consent, failed to deliver promised benefits, and made canceling subscriptions exceedingly difficult.
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Justices debated whether states must consider an individual's highest IQ score as the sole metric for determining intellectual disability and death penalty eligibility.
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The state defended its authority to mandate hospital licenses, while plaintiffs argued the rules would worsen maternity care deserts.
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In a new filing, Marshall claimed the court "invented racial targets" and ignored the presumption that officials acted in good faith.
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State leaders have sued the AHSAA, claiming it is discriminating against CHOOSE Act students.
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The Senate voted 58-40 to confirm Justice Bill Lewis, making him the first Black Republican justice in state history.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 66-32 to confirm Mooty’s appointment, following his nomination by Trump in August.
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The map drawn by the Jefferson County Commission will be used in the 2026 elections.