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State Democratic leaders on Tuesday mourned the civil rights giant who paved the way for generations of Black political leadership.
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Financial records indicate Allen campaign funded Wahl ballot challenge
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to help prison inmates end drug addictions
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Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
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- Legislature
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Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Economy
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House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
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- National
SCOTUS refuses to hear case which struck down anti-panhandling laws
Sen. Britt celebrates new U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
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Alabama politicians respond to Trump beginning a war with Iran
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
- Education
Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
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Sen. Vivian Figures stories
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring age verification for app downloads, drawing support from tech giants despite concerns over practical enforcement and constitutional challenges.
Legislature
SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately.
Legislature
SB199 passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon, as amended.
Legislature
Sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver, the proposal would provide eligible state and public school employees with fully paid parental leave.
Municipal elections
The senator, who previously served as a Mobile councilwoman, is also reportedly considering a run after receiving calls encouraging her.
Elections
Dobson herself has made her heritage an essential aspect of her campaign.
Prisons
Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.”
Featured Opinion
The recent bipartisan push to give Alabama educators 12 weeks of paid parental leave was a promising development.
Legislature
Figures said she doesn't expect to succeed in the Republican Legislature, but wants to send a message that Democrats are still fighting.