Congress
Strong's SAFEGUARDS Act passed the House, dedicating passenger security fees on one-way tickets to TSA screening technology and airport security improvements.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones takes voter questions, discusses jobs at Shoals town hall
Opinion | Alabama politics costs so much because power is worth buying
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
House approves Rep. Strong’s bill redirecting airline security fees to airport upgrades
Ohio US Rep. Landsman joins Andrew Sneed-led reform coalition
Alabama lawmakers mourn Lindsey Graham after sudden death
Sen. Britt opens new Fort Rucker training complex for soldiers
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
- Education
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
- Health
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
- Opinion
Congress
It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024.
Congress
The bill would rescind federal funding from universities that "encourage antisemitism or facilitate antisemitic events on campus."
National
“This order is a middle finger to the one million working people it affects directly," said Jacob Morrison, president of the North Alabama Area...
Congress
The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act would increase the size of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make it refundable.
Congress
The proposed plan could cost Alabama $800 million and jeopardize care for 37 million kids nationwide, including those in poverty and rural areas.
Congress
A new bill proposes making E-Verify mandatory nationwide to ensure compliance with employment laws
Congress
"Trump is once again showing that he has no regard for the U.S. Constitution," Sewell said.
Congress
The group says they will focus on prioritizing and elevating the voices of Republican women.
Congress
Sewell also welcomed NCAA Women’s Basketball to Birmingham ahead of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tournaments.
Congress
Sewell raised concern about Alabama’s trade stability during a Trade Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday.