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Doug Jones’ agenda, closed primaries, Democratic turmoil, immigration, classroom control and sacred civil rights ground shape Alabama politics this week.
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Ivey hosts ADOC’s graduating class of 2026
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
- 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
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
- National
Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on
Senate passes Britt’s bill giving clergy a second chance at Social Security
Strong pushes NWS radar upgrades for North Alabama
Aderholt announces ARC grants for Brilliant, Wallace State
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
- Education
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
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
- Opinion
immigration reform stories
Featured Opinion
Washington spent decades exploiting immigration politically. Now an aging workforce may force the country to build a system that works.
Elections
Lawmakers passed SB158, prohibiting foreign national IDs for voting, a measure Secretary Wes Allen says ensures only American citizens vote.
Legislature
The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws.
Legislature
The bill would tax money sent abroad using certain international money transfer services.
Elections
In the memo, Britt outlines a four-step immigration plan she said she’ll introduce on day one if elected senator.
Congress
The letter urges Senate leadership to reject President Biden’s appointees to lead the immigration agencies.
Congress
The bill would permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and make its use mandatory for employers.
Elections
Mo Brooks sat down with APR for a Q&A about his candidacy.
Congress
Tuberville said that COVID health and safety protocols at the border are "both disturbing and discouraging."