Legislature
The House approved SB71, locking state environmental regulations to federal standards, despite Democratic opposition and concerns about public health protections.
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- Elections
Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map
Registrars stand ready for redistricting in event of Supreme Court reversal
Records contradict CD-5 candidate’s claim she voted in 2024
Wahl campaign reports $500K fundraising surge after first-place finish
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs
- National
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
GOP leaders blast court blockage of GOP-favored Congressional map
- Education
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Alabama college and career readiness rate jumps to 90.7 percent
- Health
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
- Opinion
Public Health stories
Legislature
The Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee advanced a bill limiting state environmental rules to federal standards.
Legislature
Alabama Senate passed SB71, limiting state environmental rules to federal standards despite Democratic warnings about reduced protections for certain communities.
Legislature
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
Health
A new report raised concerns about proposed federal funding cuts impacting public health. The head of the Alabama Department of Public Health shared insights.
Featured Opinion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump, HHS, Vaccines, Alabama politics, Public health, UAB, COVID-19, Conspiracy theories
Opinion
When you vaccinate, you protect your grandmother with asthma, the coworker in chemotherapy and the preemie next door who is still too small for...
Municipal elections
An email from Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird appears to tie support for a cancer awareness event to the removal of a rival’s campaign...
Health
SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.
Opinion
More than 28 million adult Americans continue to smoke cigarettes, including more than 500,000 Alabamans.