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During the council's Tuesday meeting, officials approved a housing deal for 31 new homes and advocates urged greater visibility for Sickle Cell patients.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
- National
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office renaming bill
- Education
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
- Health
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
- Opinion
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin stories
Local news
The roadmap sets annual reduction targets for shootings and homicides, pairing data-driven enforcement with youth programs and community partnerships.
Education
City officials said participating students reported stronger money skills as the program expands to every Birmingham City Schools campus.
Education
Birmingham approved a $45 million school investment, funded by ad valorem taxes, for workforce training, facilities, student programs and recreation.
Local news
Entrepreneurs and vendors can get guidance on SAM.gov registration, federal procurement rules and competing for future contracts.
Local news
The city allocated up to $1.5 million for initiatives boosting small businesses, workforce development, neighborhood revitalization and economic mobility.
Local news
Black local leaders from across the country will gather July 15-18 to discuss housing, public safety and community investment.
Elections
Givan harshly criticized the contest committee’s decision and continues to actively pursue a separate lawsuit challenging Lumpkin’s eligibility.
Economy
Residents packed the city council chamber urging revisions and additional safeguards, while councillors said delaying action could give existing facilities room to expand unchecked.
Congress
At the Birmingham event, speakers cast Alabama’s redistricting fight as a test of voting rights and Democratic resolve.