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Alabama greatly expanded its P-3 early learning program, funding 55 new classrooms for 2025-2026, boosting high-quality education for young children.
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- Elections
Ken McFeeters suffers dirt bike injury in attempted Tuberville callout
Manufacture Alabama endorses Tommy Tuberville for governor
In letter, ALGOP chairman says he’s considering Lt. Gov campaign
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 63
Norman Crow announces candidacy for Alabama House District 63
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Grayson Murray to Franklin County Commission
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
Gov. Ivey introduces new First Dog of Alabama
Gov. Ivey appoints David Reed as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
State Rep. Susan DuBose to hold town hall meeting on June 17
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
- Economy
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
- National
Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth on U.S. House floor
Rep. Sewell to host “Saving Our Rural Hospitals” virtual discussion today
Expanded child care tax credits boost Britt’s pro-family GOP Senate agenda
Figures, Sewell, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names
Rep. Sewell votes no on Trump Rescissions Package
- Education
Opinion | Giving our young people a second chance
Gov. Ivey appointing Ami Brooks to lead Department of Early Childhood Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
- Health
New report ranks Alabama’s health system 42nd in the nation
Opinion | Don’t let Alabama’s rural healthcare collapse — act now
Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
- Opinion
Opinion | Don’t let Alabama’s rural healthcare collapse — act now
Opinion | When political rhetoric turns deadly, silence is no longer an option
Opinion | When did Tuberville start caring about SNAP?
Opinion | The silence over law enforcement bad behavior is deafening
Opinion | “No Kings” protest renews America’s rejection of authoritarian rule
Pre-K stories
Education
Alabama First Class Pre-K currently serves more than 24,000 children across all 67 counties in the state.
Education
Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers.
Education
The program is listed for elimination in the Heritage Foundation's 900-plus-page policy guide dubbed Project 2025.
Education
Alabama is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality standard benchmarks.
Education
The department will initially add 69 classrooms in 30 counties this fall, providing seats for more than 1,200 children.
Governor
We strongly encourage the governor to reconsider her position and reinstate Dr. Barbara Cooper.
Governor
"It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said.
Legislature
Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments.
Education
Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended the Legislature boost pre-k spending by $22.5 million.