Elections
Sneed, a mechanical contracting business owner, emphasized that his “uniquely human path” and working-class background have prepared him to serve District 5.
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- Elections
Andrew Sneed talks District 5 run, need for congressional reform
Manufacture Alabama endorses Doug Harwell, John Roberts
Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Ron Sparks considering comeback bid amid concerns for Alabama farmers
Bill to require post-election audits refiled for 2026 session
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
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
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
- Opinion
Opinion | How gradual erosion tested American democracy in 2025
Opinion | An American mystery
Opinion | What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors?
Opinion | I lost my father to violence. Executing the wrong man won’t bring justice
Opinion | When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama
Prisons
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled to hold 71 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey announced her latest batch of appointments to several public boards and commissions.
National
President Joe Biden on Friday announced Willie L. Phillips, Jr. as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Congress
Sewell will deliver a total of $9.2 million in federal funding that she helped secure to UAB and the Bessemer Police.
Congress
Here in Alabama, 1 in 8 households pay half or more of their income on housing.
Governor
The Task Force will submit a report to the governor by Nov. 30, 2024.
State
Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more.
News
The two new members include Donna Jackson from International Paper and Craig Savage of Airbus.
Governor
Here’s a look at what the governor had to say.
Governor
The school would be a statewide, residential high school located in Demopolis.