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Undocumented woman charged for voting fraud, but research shows noncitizen voting is rare and overstated
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Alabama Democrats make last minute filing to certify candidates
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- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
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Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
- Legislature
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters
105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
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Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders
- Economy
- National
Punchbowl News hosts conversation with Sen. Katie Britt in Birmingham
11th Circuit denies rehearing request in Alabama’s transgender healthcare ban
Rep. Sewell reviews updates on her work via Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt advances $5.29 million for Tuskegee University’s aviation program
Rep. Sewell to host live Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday
- Education
ASU’s 2024 fall student enrollment increases
PARCA Report: Third-grade ELA proficiency jumps
Alabama’s community colleges report highest enrollment in decade
Gov. Ivey makes appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Dobson faces scrutiny over “segregation academy” ties amid education push
- Health
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
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Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
- Opinion
Opinion | Maybe it’s not the guns
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policy stories
News
Critics said the new policies do not align with recent APLS code changes and could result in the library losing $500,000 in state funding.
News
It's still unclear—even to board member John Wahl—who decides what material is inappropriate for minors.
Courts
The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials.
Local news
The policies will block the library from purchasing LGBTQ+ books for children under 17.
Local news
Decatur is seeking to change when, how, and if individuals and groups can peacefully protest.
State
The new rule would require state and tribal title agencies to better accommodate LGBTQ+ youth.
Elections
The candidates pledge to increase availability of mental health services, expand youth mental health services and improve crisis response.
Featured Opinion
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Featured Opinion
An Alabama solution to an Alabama problem is often how Gov. Kay Ivey frames her policy initiatives. Ivey’s position is unique in an era...