Elections Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop Voter engagement over bipartisan issues has sent incumbents and political elite scrambling. Please, don't stop now. Josh Moon4 hours ago
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 PhillipsMay 5, 2025
Congress Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act” The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid. Alex JobinMay 5, 2025
Economy Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth The new initiative will offer sustainable funding for jobs, rural revitalization, and site readiness. StaffMay 5, 2025
Economy Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama Alabama’s small businesses account for 99.4 percent of all businesses in the state, employing 46.7 percent of the private sector workforce. StaffMay 5, 2025
Courts Court blocks attempt to impose extra regulations on midwives, birth centers The decision from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court holds that the Alabama Legislature never authorized ADPH to regulate midwifery care in birth centers. StaffMay 5, 2025
Education Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team. Chance PhillipsMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance Britt reintroduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to strip FIO’s subpoena power, bolster state regulation, and safeguard consumers’ insurance data. StaffMay 2, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $7.6 million for road, bridge project funding Ivey announced $7.6 million in state funding for 26 road and bridge projects through the Rebuild Alabama Act, matched by $5.6 million locally. StaffMay 1, 2025