Congress
The bipartisan Safe American Food Exports Act codifies USDA authority to negotiate regionalization agreements ensuring continued livestock and poultry exports during animal disease outbreaks.
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- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
- Legislature
Committee advances bill to expand school vaccine exemptions
Senate Democrats block sex ed bill with late-night filibuster
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act
Senate Education committee approves “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections
- Economy
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable
Court challenges Alabama statute barring sex offenders from living with their children
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
- Education
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
- Health
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
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | When government becomes a religion, justice is replaced by control
Opinion | Why does Alabama choose cruelty?
Opinion | UA administration’s threat loud and clear for Trump speech protesters
Opinion | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform
The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Congress
The bill extends the Farm Bill and provides $30.78 billion in total agriculture disaster funding.
Congress
Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance, Sewell said.
Congress
The resolution of disapproval aims to block implementation of the Biden Administration’s Natural Gas Tax.
Congress
The 2025 NDAA includes several provisions beneficial to the state of Alabama.
Congress
The act would provide eligible spaceports — such as the Huntsville International Spaceport — dedicated federal funding.
National
Attorneys general from Louisiana and South Dakota joined in urging Biden and the U.S. Archivist not to certify ERA.
Congress
The House Appropriations Committee holds significant authority over federal spending.
President
Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals who were serving the remainder of their sentences in home confinement.
Congress
The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers.
Congress
Britt voiced concerns with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling reform "an immediate priority for next congress"