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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
Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way.
Legislature
The bill would reduce the current 4 percent tax rate on food to 2 percent over the next couple of years
Legislature
Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session.
Health
The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used.
Aerospace and Defense
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision.
Legislature
The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities.
Legislature
The law will restrict specific entities from certain countries, including China, from obtaining some property.
Legislature
A study published in 2016 found that more than half of people killed by police have a disability.
Governor
The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session.
