Legislature
A House committee advanced SB298, which would require Montgomery and Huntsville to meet police staffing ratios or face potential state intervention.
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- Elections
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- 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
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Sen. Will Barfoot stories
Legislature
The bill would require Montgomery to increase police staffing or face state intervention.
Elections
The former congressional candidate launched her campaign in the newly redrawn district, prioritizing Medicaid expansion, grocery tax removal and protected freedoms.
Legislature
An Alabama Senate committee debated a bill Tuesday allowing the state to oversee major police departments if they fail to meet staffing requirements.
Legislature
Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.
Legislature
SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday.
Legislature
Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state.
Legislature
SB116 would make possession and machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as Glock switches, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Legislature
The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum.
Legislature
Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements