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The $901 billion bill included a military pay increase, Ukraine aid, construction funding for Alabama bases and rollbacks of Pentagon diversity initiatives.
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- Elections
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
Marshall remains in GOP primary after Trump announces Moore endorsement
Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee endorses Justice Brad Mendheim
Sen. Billy Beasley seeking new term representing District 28
Rep. Moore receives Trump endorsement for Senate bid
- Governor
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
Gov. Ivey proposes modest budgets as financial experts warn of looming downturn
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State address
ALGOP Chairman Wahl shares statement on Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week One
Bill establishing criminal penalties for organ harvesting clears Alabama committee
Alabama lawmakers propose changes to state contract review process
Alabama Senate votes to repeal controversial annexation law
Alabama Cannabis Coalition announces push for hemp ban repeal
- Economy
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
- National
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Sen. Britt requests DOT funding to complete I-10 Mobile bridge project
Sen. Britt secures $50.7M for Alabama in FY26 spending package
Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA FSA State Committee
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling
- Education
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Health
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation
New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
- Opinion
Opinion | Andrew Sorrell, campaign cash, and the quiet shutdown of Stable Revolution
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Opinion | When presidents begin to resemble kings
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) stories
Congress
The legislation, authorizing $895.2 billion in defense spending, emphasizes enhancing the quality of life for service members.
Congress
It includes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent raise for all other service members.
Congress
The two chambers are expected to take the bill to a Conference Committee to work out differences.
Congress
Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the military.
Congress
The NDAA sets policy for our nation’s defense.
Congress
The committee passed the NDAA with a Congressman Mike Rogers amendment that allows the topline of the budget to increase up to 3 percent...
National
Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday announced he’ll introduce legislation to improve diversity and inclusion in the U.S. military. “Although we’ve made progress, there...
Aerospace and Defense
Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday highlighted how the latest National Defense Authorization Act could positively impact Alabama service members, state universities and businesses...
News
By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I understand why people are so frustrated with politics these days. The American people want action, and it may...