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- Elections
SPLC to host “Vote in my Honor” event to boost turnout
Members of U.S. Congress request statistics on non-citizen voting
Dobson proposes legislation to “notify officials when placing non-citizens in communities”
Secretary of state reminds Alabamians to register to vote
Alabama nonprofits join forces for “Defend the Ballot” initiative
- Governor
Gov. Ivey deploys first responders to Florida, additional National Guard to N.C.
Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving
Gov. Ivey signs letter asking for “full accounting” of CHNV parole program
Governor awards $172,000 to SADD for safe driving program
Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
- Legislature
England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary
Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama
Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement
Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
- Economy
- National
Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate
Rep. Sewell announces $2.2 million in federal funding to revitalize Selma infrastructure
Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama
SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case
War Game: Doug Jones plays AG in coup simulation
- Education
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year
Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act
HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month
- Health
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
Southern Research launches project offering free genetic testing
Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
- Opinion
Opinion | Celebrating World Mental Health Day in the state of Alabama
Opinion | Alabama needs bold leadership, not recycled policies from D.C.
Opinion | Caroleene Dobson’s true Alabama story
Opinion | How PSAOs support Alabama’s independent pharmacists
Opinion | Public Natural Gas Week: A celebration of consumer choice and community growth
Tim Melson stories
Economy
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said Monday in an email to constituents that in “2018, nearly 2.4 million STEM jobs went unfilled, largely because...
National
Monday, the Alabama Marijuana Study Commission met for the second time to consider making a recommendation to the state legislature on legalizing medical marijuana...
Governor
Tuesday Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that would require students at trucking schools to take classes on identifying human trafficking. A second...
Education
For decades, Alabama state government has largely deferred decision making on educational matters to the elected state school board. The governor and legislature prepared...
Legislature
State Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, took three minutes for a point of personal privilege and then 10 minutes during the consideration of the House...
Education
The Alabama Senate approved a bill Thursday by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, that would allow local school boards of education to hire retired law...
Elections
The people of Alabama went to the polls on Tuesday and gave a resounding vote of confidence to the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. Currently...
News
Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted for a bill to create a lifetime state duck hunting stamp. The state already sells lifetime hunting...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to a bill clarifying that 18 year olds are adults...