Health
Half of all births in Alabama are paid for by Medicaid, which means these infants are born into poverty.
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- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Jerry Carl for Congress
Manufacture Alabama endorses Treasurer Young Boozer for reelection
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses newcomers for election to Alabama legislature
P&CMA endorses House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter for reelection
Manufacture Alabama announces endorsements for 2026 state appellate court races
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
- Economy
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
- National
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication
Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh
US Sen. Britt issues statement on second anniversary of October 7
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
- Education
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025
Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive
Troy University’s annual Giving Day set for Tuesday, October 7
New director to lead high performance computing and data center at UA
- Health
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
- Opinion
Opinion | GENIUS Act loophole threatens rural Alabama
Opinion | Supporting Alabama’s veterans—a commitment beyond words
Opinion | The fix is in
Opinion | Alabama’s pharmacy deserts are growing—rural communities paying the price
Opinion | Politicians preach “Judeo-Christian values” without knowing what they mean
Public safety
Following a weekend mass shooting, Reed said his conversation with Ivey was productive and he welcomes any assistance with fighting crime.
State
Greene County Sheriff Jonathan Bennison said claims that he misspent $5 million in bingo money are merely shameful harassment by the state.
Education
The Alabama State Board of Education is rewriting outdated counseling standards and further clarifying counselor roles.
Prisons
A federal judge rejected Alabama death row inmate Anthony Boyd's request for a stay of execution.
Prisons
The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.
News
For their first time at WEWA, Gee’s Bend Quilters will offer a three-hour workshop, allowing participants to create a unique keepsake.
Elections
ProgressPAC announced its endorsement of three first-time legislative candidates for the 2026 cycle.
Education
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends gifted over $500,000 for scholarships, academics, and student programs.
Opinion
Military veterans deserve more than simple words of gratitude—they deserve timely, effective care, especially when it comes to mental health.
Opinion
We risk returning to an era where a handful of executives determine who has access to the nation’s economic arteries.
Opinion
Protecting Alabama’s pharmacies means protecting Alabama’s patients.
Featured Opinion
As senators tout “Religious Education Week,” their slogans expose how political theater has replaced conviction, reflection, and genuine faith.
Elections
Ainsworth declined to run against Gov. Kay Ivey, and instead announced he's seeking a second term as lieutenant governor.
Legislature
House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter on Friday was elected to chair the Economic Development, Transportation &; Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference
State
Twelve of the 14 members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission have been announced.
State
For nearly two decades, Bruser has led the Birmingham-headquartered Truckworx.
News
Clouse, who's served for 27 years, will challenge Nathaniel Ledbetter.
News
"July Fourth is a celebration of the birth of the greatest nation on Earth."
Health
The Alabama Department of Public Health is working to learn how many new cases, deaths are of the unvaccinated.
State
Mobile Police said 23 shots were fired into Sen. Vivian Figures home on Thursday morning.
Governor
Since announcing her candidacy on June 2, Gov. Kay Ivey has raised $495,000.
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