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The money will support extra enforcement shifts, child passenger education, crash data systems and outreach on impaired and distracted driving.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
- Legislature
- Economy
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
- National
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
Strong announces $3 million Tennessee River crossing project in Decatur
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
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
- Opinion
Public safety
Alabama officials urged drivers to slow down in work zones as crashes rose again, even while fatalities fell to their lowest level in a...
Congress
The bipartisan measure seeks to overturn a court ruling and ensure any sexually explicit content that intentionally includes minors is illegal.
Legislature
The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.
Public safety
Jurors convicted the 57-year-old after prosecutors detailed the abduction, assault and basement hiding place that authorities said nearly thwarted the rescue.
Governor
The new laws expanded scholarships for officers’ dependents and imposed tougher penalties on drivers who fled police, including repeat offenders.
Legislature
Despite strong opposition from Democrats citing systemic distrust of police, lawmakers advanced a measure making eluding officers in a vehicle a felony.
Public safety
In a bid to strengthen public safety, state officials directed $800,000 to help local agencies coordinate resources and apprehend drug traffickers.
Health
Alabama's attorney general threatened prosecution and asset seizure for businesses selling liquid supplements containing illegal kratom alkaloids unbeknownst to consumers.
Legislature
Proponents argued the measure addresses safety issues, while opponents warned it could limit police accountability and First Amendment rights.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Monday closing legal gaps that allowed some impaired drivers to face lighter sentences for fatal crashes than injuries.