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The new law allows the governor to directly appoint and supervise the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner.
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- Elections
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5
- Governor
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
- Legislature
Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers
House Legislative Week 6 Recap: House passes tax cuts, pro-family bills
Alabama House votes to eliminate state sales tax on essential items
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
Rep. Shane Stringer files bill to reopen Big Creek Lake for recreational usage
- Economy
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
- National
Rep. Sewell pans President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts
Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills
Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools
Sen. Britt calls for age verification enforcement on social media applications
- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
- Health
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
- Opinion
Opinion | Freedom slips away quietly — unless we choose to defend it
Opinion | Protecting those who inspire our children
Opinion | Voters deserve better than cowardice from elected leaders
Opinion | The first half of the 2025 session has been impressive, but the best is yet to come
Opinion | The cost of MAGA
Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs stories
Legislature
The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role.
Legislature
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill.
Legislature
SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law.
Governor
Ivey appointed Jeffrey Newton to serve as interim commissioner of the department.
Featured Opinion
If the governor has the authority to fire the head of veterans affairs, why didn't she do so two months ago?
Governor
After the Veterans Affairs commissioner refused Ivey's request to step down, she's now set a Tuesday meeting to fire him.
Legislature
At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair.
Health
Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems.