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Farmers welcome federal relief aimed at stabilizing commodity markets, easing costs and restoring trade balances after years of volatility.
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- Elections
Will Boyd condemns Tuberville’s “shoot back” remark after Minneapolis ICE killing
Alabama Democratic candidates urge unity, reform at election filing event
Manufacture Alabama announces House of Representatives endorsements for 2026 campaign cycle
Alabama GOP reports strong candidate interest for 2026 elections
Alabama attorney general candidates release December campaign finance reports
- Governor
Gov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on Jan. 13
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
- Legislature
New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House
Prefiled bill details new eviction notice, grants immunity
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
- Economy
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
- National
Alabama Supreme Court weighs whether cops can demand ID
Senate poised to revisit stablecoin rules as GOP, banks clash over crypto rewards
Rep. Sewell releases statement urging Republicans to restore ACA tax credits
Rep. Terri Sewell joins Jan. 6 anniversary panel, reflecting on day of attack
Alabama reacts to Trump’s surprise assault on Venezuela
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
Opinion | How my wife saved my life, and faith renewed my outlook
Opinion | Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Opinion | Radical common sense
USDA stories
News
The USDA instructed DHR to process partial SNAP payments, with reduced benefits resulting from a court battle amid the government shutdown.
News
For Pleasant Grove resident Krystal Barrett, the SNAP crisis means wondering how she feeds her two sons.
Opinion
Republicans at the federal and state levels have the ability to fund the SNAP program and not let people go hungry. They're refusing.
State
After 15 years, Twinkle Cavanaugh is resigning from the Alabama PSC.
Congress
Britt applauded Alabamians Twinkle Cavanaugh and Monica Carroll for their key USDA appointments.
News
The USDA's $14.54 million funding increase provided critical support for state meat and poultry inspection programs, strengthening the food supply chain.
News
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought.
News
More than 40 states, including Alabama, were signed on to participate in the program.
News
This freeze on USDA grant monies has left many American farmers footing the bill for expenses they were told would be reimbursed.