Courts
A new agreement following a federal suit greatly expanded the number of vape products convenience stores can continue to sell in Alabama.
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- Elections
Rick Pate launches campaign for lieutenant governor
Andrew Sorrell posts record-breaking campaign fundraising haul in secretary of state race
Lumpkin kicks off campaign for House District 60
Sweetser slams Trump admin’s compilation of Americans’ data
Attorney General Marshall announces campaign to fill Tuberville’s Senate seat
- Governor
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
Gov. Ivey signs “Powering Growth” plan into law
- Legislature
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
Alabama passes 12-bill package to strengthen military support, jobs, bases
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
Report: Huntsville was the clear choice for Space Command – again and again
Sen. Britt emphasizes child care issues in hearing with labor secretary
Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact
Sen. Britt sponsors bill to boost American-made cotton
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Marshall, Robertson, and the self-inflicted wound to Alabama GOP
Opinion | Thank goodness for Jefferson Davis Day
Opinion | A commonsense bill opens the door for retired physicians to serve again
Opinion | Cooperation, not conquest, will save democracy from the tribal abyss
Opinion | This is exactly what you voted for
Economy
Fetch expects the project will be completed this spring and is already hiring for a variety of positions.
State
The U.S. Geological Survey will partner with The University of Alabama to construct a new state-of-the-art science and engineering facility.
Congress
Both Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, voted against the measure to change Senate rules.
Infrastructure
A provision in the Alabama constitution prevents counties from investing in broadband projects.
Infrastructure
The grants total more than $18 million to help 51 communities across Alabama complete vital infrastructure projects.
Congress
Laura Stagno, a Birmingham native, will serve as Congressman Carl’s new legislative director.
Infrastructure
The state has now awarded more than $100 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019.
Prisons
There were 334 new confirmed cases among incarcerated people and 146 cases among prison staff last week.
Elections
Though Durant publicly accused his sister of lying about years of sexual abuse, private letters showed he believed her allegations.
Health
There were 2,566 people hospitalized with COVID in Alabama on Tuesday, the highest it’s been since Sept. 10.