Congress How Trump’s proposed federal budget would reshape Alabama Trump’s budget proposal would cut or eliminate many Alabama programs, while increasing DOD and DHS funding by over $155 billion. Chance Phillips8 hours ago
Governor Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims These funds were made available through programs from the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 9, 2025
News Alabama Talent Triad taps Kacey Taylor as community engagement specialist The Alabama Talent Triad fosters collaboration among students, job seekers, employers, education and training providers and policymakers. StaffApril 9, 2025
State PARCA report highlights inequities in Alabama’s tax system Thomas Spencer of PARCA highlights Alabama's inequitable tax system with a reliance on regressive sales taxes Mary Claire WootenApril 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs The appointments include judges in Calhoun and Montgomery counties, and sheriffs in Perry and Calhoun counties. StaffApril 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health SB40 will promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. StaffApril 8, 2025
News “Hands Off”: Alabamians join nationwide protests against Trump administration Protesters gathered in Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville, Opelika, and even the tiny town of Dadeville. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan Republican senators used a contested scoring method to claim an estimated $3.8 trillion in tax cuts won’t increase the deficit. Chance PhillipsApril 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth access The CONNECT for Health Act would make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent. StaffApril 7, 2025
Education Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University TROY is among 218 institutions to receive the designation. StaffApril 7, 2025
Courts Alabama Always sues, says cannabis board too biased to be fair Company files lawsuit and petition citing bias, legal violations, and calls for commissioners' recusal from medical cannabis decisions. Bill BrittApril 4, 2025