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The Ratepayer Protection Act stalled in the Senate after passing the House, with Alabama’s delegation backing protections against data center costs.
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- Elections
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
- National
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office renaming bill
- Education
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
- Health
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
- Opinion
State
A secretive process, numerous lawsuits, applicants hiding troubling info — the AMCC's medical marijuana licensing process continues to disappoint.
Health
While statistics show midwives have disproportionately served white women, Chloe Raum said a variety of factors has limited the profession.
Environment
Miles College hosted an environmental justice symposium in collaboration with the EPA and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
Economy
The auto industry employs over 44,000 individuals. But the report underscores a pressing need for reform.
State
Governor Kay Ivey is set to illuminate the Capitol Christmas Tree this evening in a ceremony themed “Every Light a Prayer for Peace.”
Public safety
Perkins was shot and killed by police on Sept. 29 in Decatur.
State
The governor’s appointment of Pritchett is effective January 1, 2024.
Elections
The tour will consist of a series of community forums, and engagements specifically designed to center the experiences of constituents.
Education
Filmore has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of government and external relations.
News
Nine remarkable women will be honored this weekend in Montgomery for their embodiment of her strength and dignity.