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Constitutional amendments now in effect
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Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion
Susan DuBose wants “to be a voice for women” in the Alabama House
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House Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces intentions for major committee chairs
Newly elected state Rep. James Lomax brings background in real estate — and youth
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Rep. Sewell votes to avert national rail shutdown
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RNC chairwoman forms Republican Party Advisory Council: Katie Britt selected
Tuberville among Senators calling to amend Respect for Marriage Act
Sewell to welcome fellow Ways and Means racial equity co-chairs to Montgomery
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Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools
Filmore named director of governmental relations at Troy University
Ivey awards $1.3 million in university research grants
Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month”
Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic
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State appeals to lift injunction on law criminalizing treatment of transgender youth
Alabama abortion advocates discuss post-Roe reality
Southern Research and Rhodium Scientific send bacteria to space
Cannabis Association issues deadline alert amid increase in applications
As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic”
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Opinion | Hooper’s accuser matched his power with some of her own
Opinion | Auburn drops another one — this time to the First Amendment
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Mayor Randall Woodfin stories
Local news
The investment will support Birmingham Talks, a program aimed at improving kindergarten readiness.
Local news
The program's pilot phase will begin in October at six Birmingham schools.
Local news
"Exhibition driving is out of control in the city of Birmingham," Woodfin said Sunday.
Local news
The plan will be funded through a city bond refinancing.
State
The $1 billion plan is designed to restore community contact to transportation and increase economic opportunity.
Local news
RISE, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose to provide resources for area businesses.
Local news
Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday.
Local news
The initiative, named Stop and Go, provides pardons for 756,531 outstanding traffic and parking violations.
Local news
Mayor Randall Woodfin has reappointed Willie Jean Lewis to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners.
