Legislature
Lawmakers concluded the 2026 session, passing budgets and hundreds of bills addressing criminal justice, education, economic policy and regulatory changes.
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
North Alabama Area Labor Council holds organized labor lunch and unveils “Workers’ Agenda”
Small business optimism picks up in June, survey says
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
- National
Rep. Figures secures $50 million infrastructure investment in 2026 Water Resources Development Act
Rep. Figures introduces $15 billion tariff relief bill for small, mid-sized farmers
Rep. Strong applauds Mark McDaniel appointment to Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
Rep. Sewell to host 15th annual Job Fair in Selma
Rep. Aderholt announces approval of ARC grant for Red Bay water system upgrades
- Education
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
Textbook committee appointment letter sent in error, Mackey says
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
- Health
UAB receives NIH funding to expand genomic screening in primary care
Alabama urges produce precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
- Opinion
2026 Legislative Session stories
State
The package expands tuition aid, eases licensing and hiring, and grants tax and housing breaks for Guard members, veterans and military families.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey signed HB527 into law, which will bring an income tax deduction for overtime pay of up to $1,000.
Legislature
Advocates said lawmakers blocked tougher hemp limits but again failed to ease marijuana penalties, leaving reform stalled as primary elections approached.
Featured Opinion
Imagine if we even dared talk about dogs the way some of our politicians talk about other humans.
Elections
A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.
Governor
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and constitutional concerns.
Legislature
Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy.
Legislature
The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.
Health
The measure won unanimous House approval after lawmakers added Representative Barbara Drummond to the act’s new name honoring longtime clean-air advocates.