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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
- Legislature
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
Rep. Sewell votes for 2025 National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Britt receives Salvation Army’s “Fight for Good” Award
- Education
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
pay raise stories
Legislature
The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers.
Legislature
Thanks to a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2012, lawmakers' salaries are tied to median income levels.
Opinion
It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend.
Legislature
Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations.
Local news
Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday.
Opinion
With Democrats and Republicans both in support and prioritizing these pay raises, I believe we will see them become a reality.
Local news
The council approved the budget on an 8 to 0 vote.
Local news
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a one-time premium payment of $5,000 for city employees.
Legislature
Thursday, the Alabama Legislature made the decision to kill all statewide legislation in a move to end the 2020 regular legislative session as quickly...