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Republican members of Alabama's U.S. congressional delegation reacted with anger and dismay.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama-based Strategy Management win three industry awards
Justice Tommy Bryan announces bid for re-election to Alabama Supreme Court
District 10 election challenge moves towards House hearing
Justice Sarah Stewart takes large fundraising lead
Speaker Ledbetter endorses Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court
- Governor
Governor releases statements following successful Special Session
Governor issues executive order to “cut red tape” for citizens, businesses
Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State
Full text: Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State address
Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters
- Legislature
Bill filed to eliminate Jefferson Davis holiday
Bill seeks to create manslaughter charges for drug trafficking leading to overdose
Bill to prohibit guns on school grounds sent to subcommittee
Rep. Ken Paschal sponsors bill governing unclaimed remains of military veterans
Paroles director: “We aren’t interested in microchipping parolees”
- Economy
- National
Alabama GOP members of Congress rush to defend Trump after historic indictment
Sewell, colleagues introduce the Nancy Gardner Sewell Cancer Early Detection Act
Sen. Katie Britt grills federal regulators on recent bank failures
Defense Secretary: Tuberville’s blockade damaging U.S. military
Sen. Britt issues statement after Mexican military withdraws from Vulcan’s port
- Education
PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022
Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade
ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign
Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College
One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results
- Health
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care
COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000
- Opinion
Opinion | Now is the time to remove Alabama’s grocery tax
Opinion | House speaker: Enhancing Alabama’s competitive edge
Opinion | Infrastructure is critical to almost every aspect of daily life
Opinion | Marshall County, Enterprise emerging as Alabama political breeding grounds
Opinion | Credit Card Competition Act can help alleviate costs for Alabamians
News
HBCU academic leaders will be able to network with peers, founders and program leadership.
Prisons
In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million.
Elections
The two sides have submitted questions for depositions and appear to be settled on a process for hearing the matter.
News
The bill now goes to the full Senate for its consideration.
Infrastructure
The money is from a SMART Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
State
Caroline Franklin has been selected as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC.
State
Birmingham-based lawyer Kim Davidson has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Prisons
No further information was given as to the circumstances surrounding the death.
Economy
Sunbelt Solomon will invest over $5 million in the facility, located in Elba, and create 50 jobs initially.
State
The deadline is Thursday, March 16, 2023, for survivors to apply for federal assistance.
