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Inauguration speeches came on a day when Alabama has chosen to honor both Martin Luther King and Robert E. Lee.
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- Elections
Justice Tommy Bryan announces bid for re-election to Alabama Supreme Court
District 10 election challenge moves towards House hearing
Justice Sarah Stewart takes large fundraising lead
Speaker Ledbetter endorses Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court
Opinion | Five seats on the Alabama Supreme Court up for election in 2024
- Governor
Governor releases statements following successful Special Session
Governor issues executive order to “cut red tape” for citizens, businesses
Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State
Full text: Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State address
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- Legislature
Rep. Ken Paschal sponsors bill governing unclaimed remains of military veterans
Paroles director: “We aren’t interested in microchipping parolees”
House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code
House unanimously approves bill targeting fentanyl traffickers
Sen. Gudger’s patient visitation bill passes Alabama Senate
- Economy
- National
Sen. Katie Britt grills federal regulators on recent bank failures
Defense Secretary: Tuberville’s blockade damaging U.S. military
Sen. Britt issues statement after Mexican military withdraws from Vulcan’s port
SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama
Britt joins bipartisan group to question Federal Reserve on Silicon Valley Bank oversight
- Education
PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022
Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade
ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign
Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College
One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results
- Health
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care
COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000
- Opinion
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Martin Luther King Jr. stories
State
Remembering his work now is as important as ever.
Opinion
King understood that the real purpose of education was not just the acquisition of knowledge, but the positive application of knowledge.
Opinion
King's national holiday reminds us of his often-stated axiom, “Injustice tolerated anywhere threatens justice everywhere.”
Featured Opinion
The same people who spend all year tearing down everything King worked for will be sending out his quotes.
State
The week-long summit brought together 60 high school-age youths from California and Alabama.
Local news
The probate court will release four weekly videos showcasing historical records from the Montgomery County Archives.
News
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Civil Rights Memorial with a special two-day event in November. The...
News
Alabama and Birmingham leaders gathered at the A.G. Gaston Motel today to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the opening of the civil rights landmark....
National
Over 50 members of the United States Congress visited Alabama for the annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage on Friday. The Congress members visited the 16th...
