The appointees bring experience in business, banking, politics and civic leadership, and include three alumni returning to serve the Montgomery college.
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved rule changes expanding scholarship eligibility, workforce training and financial aid, implementing education laws passed in 2026.
Morgan County GOP leaders questioned whether Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met constitutional residency requirements while maintaining a home in Pike County.
Democratic lawmakers criticized the Alabama Senate's lack of minority-sponsored bills Thursday, arguing the Republican majority violated a long-standing precedent of legislative fairness.
Senator Katie Britt praised the Senate's unanimous passage of legislation updating online privacy laws to better protect children and teenagers from modern data practices.
Representative Terri Sewell joined House members in voting to terminate unauthorized military action after President Donald Trump initiated war against Iran.
Lawmakers approved a package Thursday aimed at expanding workforce development through a $150 million investment and new industry professional teaching certifications.