Aerospace and Defense
Huntsville’s space pedigree, from the Apollo program to Redstone Arsenal, anchored Alabama’s bid as states compete for the proposed academy.
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Ivey hosts ADOC’s graduating class of 2026
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
- 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
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
- National
Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on
Senate passes Britt’s bill giving clergy a second chance at Social Security
Strong pushes NWS radar upgrades for North Alabama
Aderholt announces ARC grants for Brilliant, Wallace State
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
- Education
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
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
- Opinion
Infrastructure
The conclusion of these broadband meetings will result in county-specific profiles for each.
Party politics
The new ADP bylaws abolished several minority caucuses, returning vast power over the party to the Alabama Democratic Conference.
Infrastructure
ALDOT will likely ask the ALSC to stay the injunction to allow crews to resume construction.
State
The grants are from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
State
Officials are seeking $33 million from the National Defense Authorization Act to expand an existing parking ramp.
State
The Alabama League of Municipalities on Friday elected Randy Garrison, mayor of Hartselle, as its new president.
Health
Alabama ranked 7th with a 5.5 percent fatality rate out of 100,000 workers.
Prisons
Multiple videos taken at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton show several inmates suffering from medical neglect and harsh conditions.
Party politics
ADP chair Randy Kelley and vice-chair Tabitha Isner gave vastly different views on last Saturday's executive committee meeting.
Aerospace and Defense
The total economic impact of military personnel and defense contracts across Alabama amounts to $50.3 billion.