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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
Rep. DuBose, Miss Alabama Teen to host second annual “Girls’ Day At The Capitol”
Gudger to lead Alabama Senate
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
Sen. Tuberville accuses NIH researchers of withholding research on puberty blockers
Britt joins Senate colleagues in pushing for “bone crushing” Iran sanctions
Sen. Britt’s bill updating next generation body armor passes
House unanimously approves Rep. Strong’s plan to streamline North Alabama Courts
Tuberville praises defense secretary nominee amid allegations
- Education
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Birmingham Water Works Board stories
News
Under new board leadership, bold changes are finally taking place.
Local news
Taylor’s appointment fills a vacancy on the board and is effective immediately.
Courts
The environmentalists argue in their filing to the appeals court that their case against the Birmingham Water Works Board should be reinstated.
Local news
The lawsuit seeks a court order for the water board to meet the terms of a 2001 settlement agreement and permanently protect the lands.
Corruption
Both men face up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $30,000 after admitting to a bribery scheme.
News
The appointments of Lucien Blankenship and Chris Rice are effective immediately.
Featured Opinion
Sherry Lewis will most likely never serve another day of jail time for committing two felony ethics violations. A Jefferson County judge on Thursday...
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A federal grand jury indicted two men Thursday on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Jerry Jones, former vice president...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 6, State Alabama Senator J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia) thanked all of the legislators who were supportive...