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Many prominent Republican politicians have publicly criticized the AHSAA following its decision on how to handle CHOOSE Act students.
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- Elections
Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race
DNC launches new GOTV campaign to push Drummond to victory in Mobile mayoral race
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
Rep. Sewell welcomes cancer advocates to Washington, urges passage of HR842
- Education
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
- Health
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
- Opinion
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CHOOSE Act stories
Featured Opinion
Far from a win, the temporary restraining order issued against the AHSAA in the CHOOSE Act ordeal has only resulted in nearly assured chaos.
Courts
Gov. Kay Ivey and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter filed an injunction challenging the AHSAA's ban on CHOOSE Act student-athletes competing after transfers.
Education
The CHOOSE Act correctly identifies a problem with Alabama's schools. And then it awards the solution to mostly the wrong people.
Opinion
The CHOOSE Act is giving kids in wealthy families great opportunities. Maybe they just deserve it more than your kids.
Education
Over 23,000 students from every grade level received approval, totaling over $124 million in education savings accounts for school choice.
Education
The CHOOSE Act, Alabama’s education savings account program, is putting Alabama parents in the driver’s seat of their child’s education.
Featured Opinion
The collection of unpopular actions by the legislature in this session is possibly unprecedented. The question is will lawmakers pay a price.
Education
Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools.
Education
Most schools participating in the CHOOSE Act are religious and a supermajority of applicants come from private institutions or homeschooling.