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Legislative committee members halted contracts tied to high-stakes litigation and questioned if occupational licensing boards were overly reliant on a single private vendor.
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- Elections
Doug Jones to launch 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday with Birmingham kickoff rally
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
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
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
- National
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
- Opinion
Opinion | The broken healthcare system we’re too brainwashed to fix
Opinion | Rep. Dale Strong busy attending campaign breakfasts while elderly people were being evicted in Madison County
Opinion | Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape
Opinion | American toughness has been lost
Opinion | The perseverance of achievement
Infrastructure
ALDOT awarded more than $337,000 in grants for 20 local airports to strengthen infrastructure and improve safety.
Health
A new report revealed Alabama made significant progress, expanding patient access by attracting qualified out-of-state physicians through streamlined licensing.
Education
Allen, a Troy alumnus, shared personal reflections and urged nearly 350 graduates to embrace responsibility, discipline, and resilience.
Courts
Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Department of Education against a civil rights lawsuit.
Party politics
Trump’s endorsement of RNC Chair Michael Whatley prompted a delay as the ALGOP shifts its focus to preserving a Republican Senate majority in 2026.
Education
Amy Hinton was among 30 educators nationwide selected for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference.
Prisons
At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system.
Infrastructure
The station provides easy charging for travelers on U.S. 280, a crucial corridor. Funding from ADECA's program made it possible.
Prisons
The organization asked Alabama lawmakers to improve prison death reporting and transparency ahead of today’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee hearing.
Congress
The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell.