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If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Clint Hollingsworth qualifies for House District 12 special election
Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
- Governor
Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse
Gov. Ivey signs law expanding entertainment incentives to include music albums
Gov. Ivey signs bills to tighten voter ID, expand immigrant biometric collection
Gov. Ivey proclaims Municipal Government Week in Alabama
Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law
- Legislature
Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse
Gov. Ivey signs law expanding entertainment incentives to include music albums
Gov. Ivey signs bills to tighten voter ID, expand immigrant biometric collection
Gov. Ivey signs HB152, exempts sales tax on baby, maternity, hygiene items
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Twelve
- Economy
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell requests investigation from Library of Congress Inspector General
Rep. Figures defends legacy, inspires grads at Tuskegee commencement
Alabama’s war on abortion help exposed in new reporting
Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses
Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance
- Education
Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Attorney general’s race will be a good one in 2026
Opinion | If you want a better Alabama, you’re going to have to fight for it
Opinion | Protecting our rural roots with 2025 Legislative Session accomplishments
Opinion | When the center cannot hold
Opinion | On matters of race in Alabama, going backwards is somehow great progress
Alabama Arise stories
Congress
Trump’s budget proposal would cut or eliminate many Alabama programs, while increasing DOD and DHS funding by over $155 billion.
Health
Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”
Legislature
The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week.
Legislature
The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost.
Legislature
Rep. Marilyn Lands said HB29, which would further restrict unemployment benefits, is “not in the spirit of Jesus.”
News
The nonprofit is pushing for Medicaid expansion, voting rights protections, public transportation funding, and other critical reforms.
Congress
“We urge you and all members of the Alabama delegation to reject renewed or expanded tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our society,”...
Local news
Alabama Arise and the Baldwin County NAACP will co-sponsor a community meeting Monday at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship.
Elections
NRTWC mailers ask if Figures will “side with the union bosses” and praise Dobson for “total opposition to forced unionism.”