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The legislation extends the period to 45 days and enables some fire stations to accept surrendered newborns.
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House speaker appoints study commission to examine Alabama’s labor force participation
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Britt offers legislation to prevent shutdown of offshore energy development
Carl introduces resolution for National Student Athlete Mental Health Week
Alabama Court blocks de facto ban on birthing centers
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
- Education
Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books
Ivey proclaims October as HBCU Month
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
2023 Legislative Session stories
Legislature
The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling.
Legislature
SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA.
Governor
Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm.
Legislature
Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor.
Legislature
The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.
Legislature
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.
Legislature
Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations.
Legislature
The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings.
Featured Opinion
Ainsworth didn't have to take on the grocery tax. But he did. And all Alabamians will benefit because of it.
