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SPLC to host “Vote in my Honor” event to boost turnout
Members of U.S. Congress request statistics on non-citizen voting
Dobson proposes legislation to “notify officials when placing non-citizens in communities”
Secretary of state reminds Alabamians to register to vote
Alabama nonprofits join forces for “Defend the Ballot” initiative
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Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving
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Governor awards $172,000 to SADD for safe driving program
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- Legislature
England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary
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Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement
Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions
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Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate
Rep. Sewell announces $2.2 million in federal funding to revitalize Selma infrastructure
Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama
SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case
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- Education
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year
Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act
HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month
- Health
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
Southern Research launches project offering free genetic testing
Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
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Confederate monuments stories
Legislature
It appears this bill will once again be prevented from becoming law.
Legislature
It would attempt to prevent cities from removing Confederate monuments by charging them $5,000 a day for the act.
Featured Opinion
The centralized state government is cracking down on the rights of its individual member cities.
Aerospace and Defense
The Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund noted there remain more than 700 such military location still named in honor of the Confederacy.
State
Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices.
Legislature
One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years.
Featured Opinion
Confederate nostalgia isn’t good business. It makes Alabama look backward and traitorous.
Featured Opinion
"Fighting for justice shouldn't be based on party affiliation. It should be the aspiration of every decent citizen."
Legislature
Democrats and others oppose the bill, which they say limits local power to remove and rename Confederate monuments and memorials.