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Panelists discussed human costs of mass incarceration, low parole rates and prison conditions during a virtual event organized by the voting rights group.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey attends Alabama Veterans Resource Center grand opening
Gov. Ivey signs App Store Accountability Act into law
Alabama governor signs law allowing death penalty for child predators
Gov. Ivey establishes board to oversee emerging technology
Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
- Legislature
Alabama Senate passes bill to prohibit comprehensive sex ed
Alabama Senate debates bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
House committee debates ambulance reimbursement mandate bill
Lawmakers advance farm energy tax exemption bills
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Democrats call for investigation into IRS taxpayer data leak
Mobile, Hoover pause internet sales tax challenge
Sen. Britt join colleagues in introducing the CLEAR LABELS Act
- Education
Opinion | Growing is the purpose: keeping education first in high school sports
Alabama State University to host Montgomery.AI summit in March
Senate committee approves abstinence-based sex ed bill
Bill passes Senate allowing UA to reorganize School of Social Work despite public pushback
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
- Health
L. Keith Granger recognized with Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame induction
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
- Opinion
Opinion | When trust becomes a political weapon
Opinion | Conservatives broke Montgomery, and they have no idea how to fix it
Opinion | Bureau programs strengthen Alabama’s workforce and support national defense
Opinion | Trump endorsement makes Barry Moore prohibitive favorite in U.S. Senate race
Opinion | Growing is the purpose: keeping education first in high school sports
Congress
High school students in Alabama's 7th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork reflecting the theme, "Reflecting on Alabama's 7th: Where History is Made."
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Their contributions helped Alabama State Parks attract millions of people every year and enriched the lives of Alabamians throughout the state.
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Known for groundbreaking work on "American Gods" and "MAD TV," Jones will headline the celebration honoring the university’s rich history and vision.
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Running for House District 16, Christian Martin would be one of the youngest state lawmakers in Alabama history if elected.
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Party committees dismiss residency challenges against top candidates while advancing two cases and removing one contender from ballot.
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Tuberville faces court threats, Trump reshapes the GOP ticket, and Mo Brooks resurfaces as Democrats quietly rebuild statewide.
Legislature
Lawmakers advanced legislation in both chambers as committees continued work and new bills were introduced during the third week.
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Community leader Antoinette King strongly opposed HB 72, arguing the legislation risked criminalizing parents and unfairly targeted families needing support, not state intervention.
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Gov. Kay Ivey concluded School Choice Week by spotlighting the Davis family, who found homeschooling flexibility and expanded educational opportunities using the CHOOSE Act.
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Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Christopher E. Connolly circuit judge in Lauderdale County, praising his 20 years as district attorney and legal experience.