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The proposed legislation would significantly increase criminal penalties for assaults against law enforcement and expand where officers can legally carry firearms.
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- Elections
Builders and Contractors endorse Katherine Robertson for Attorney General
Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Phillip Rigsby for HD25
Doug Jones to launch 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday with Birmingham kickoff rally
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers
Rep. Marcus Paramore appointed to House Ways and Means Education Committee
House speaker appoints Rep. Chad Robertson to Judiciary Committee
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
- Economy
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
- National
Sens. Britt and Tuberville sign onto “Back the Blue Act”
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
- Opinion
Opinion | Our open US Senate seat contest will be our marque 2026 race
Opinion | The broken healthcare system we’re too brainwashed to fix
Opinion | Rep. Dale Strong busy attending campaign breakfasts while our elderly were being evicted in Madison County
Opinion | Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape
Opinion | American toughness has been lost
Congress
In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.”
National
After criticism from lawmakers, the Montgomery Bus Station has been removed from a list of government properties for sale.
Congress
"Food security is national security and recognizing that requires our farmland be protected from foreign adversaries," Britt said.
Health
NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants.
Congress
"House Republicans’ partisan spending bill deprives Alabama’s 7th Congressional District of $14.1 million," Sewell said.
Congress
Debanking occurs when a financial institution closes an account they consider to be risky or which could incur reputational risk.
Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong.
National
The announcement marks a return to diplomatic service for Blanchard, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to Slovenia.
Congress
In a joint letter to the GSA administrator, Figures and Sewell talked about the historical significance of the site and asked that it not...
Congress
Britt was nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation in honor of her service to rural America.