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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
- Legislature
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act
Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports
Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock”
Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee
Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action
Opinion | There’s proof that Alabama could be better.
Opinion | Child care is unaffordable and inaccessible, Britt and Kaine introduce two bills
Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama
Opinion | 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip
State Superintendent stories
Education
For months, state superintendent Eric Mackey has said he has no jurisdiction over the state charter school commission. However, as we have pointed out...
Education
When a newspaper with the national impact of The Washington Post covers a story out of tiny Washington County, AL, you immediately know there is something serious afoot. ...
Featured Opinion
Sometimes, a win is a less devastating loss. That was the case this week for the Alabama Education Association and a group of Montgomery...
News
A terminated position, a transfer, a well-financed primary opponent and a ballot challenge. Over the last several weeks, some of the major players...
News
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter State Superintendent Michael Sentance has begun the process of cutting costs to offset a potential $8 million budget...
Opinion
By Larry Lee Education Matters Ain’t no way 11 months ago I would ever write what I am now writing. That’s because I had just watched...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a scheme to derail the candidacy of Dr. Craig Pouncey...
News
By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Board of Education Representative Mary Scott Hunter proclaimed her innocence on Wednesday after a report found that she...
Opinion
By Larry Lee At best, it was a shotgun wedding. A contrived affair with reason thrown to the wind and political outcome the only...