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Since moving schools via the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are thriving in an environment that helped them reach their full potential.
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Tran Family
Since moving schools via the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are thriving in an environment that helped them reach their full potential.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Since moving schools via the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are thriving in an environment that helped them reach their full potential.
Secretary of State Wes Allen secured key backing for his lieutenant governor bid after 20 Republican sheriffs from across Alabama announced their endorsement.
Twenty Alabama sheriffs endorse Wes Allen's lieutenant governor campaign
Secretary of State Wes Allen secured key backing for his lieutenant governor bid after 20 Republican sheriffs from across Alabama announced their endorsement.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Secretary of State Wes Allen secured key backing for his lieutenant governor bid after 20 Republican sheriffs from across Alabama announced their endorsement.
CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.
Alabama Port Authority CEO announces executive leadership team
CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.
Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook’s parent company Meta were among the bill’s supporters at Wednesday’s hearing.
Senate committee passes bill requiring App Store age verification
Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook’s parent company Meta were among the bill’s supporters at Wednesday’s hearing.
"Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems."
Opinion | Even Mississippi is handling gambling better
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:15 PM
"Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems."
The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.
Bill to mandate physician staffing in ERs considered at Senate Healthcare
The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.
The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee debated an English-only driver’s test, but lawmakers questioned creating more barriers for residents.
Lawmakers clash over English-only driver's license testing proposal
The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee debated an English-only driver's test, but lawmakers questioned creating more barriers for residents.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee debated an English-only driver’s test, but lawmakers questioned creating more barriers for residents.
House committee members unanimously approved measures designed to eliminate patients’ co-pays for prostate cancer and necessary follow-up breast cancer screenings.
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
An Alabama House committee approved legislation on Wednesday that would eliminate certain patients’ co-pays for breast and prostate cancer screenings.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
House committee members unanimously approved measures designed to eliminate patients’ co-pays for prostate cancer and necessary follow-up breast cancer screenings.
John Wahl secured the largest day-one fundraising total ever reported in an Alabama lieutenant governor race, reflecting widespread support for his conservative vision.
John Wahl raises $1M in record Alabama lieutenant governor campaign launch
John Wahl secured the largest day-one fundraising total ever reported in an Alabama lieutenant governor race, reflecting widespread support for his conservative vision.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM
John Wahl secured the largest day-one fundraising total ever reported in an Alabama lieutenant governor race, reflecting widespread support for his conservative vision.
Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
Legislators discussed ivermectin resistance and the “increased risk of off-label and non evidence-based use” during a public hearing on Wednesday.
Representatives question ivermectin bill during health committee meeting
Legislators discussed ivermectin resistance and the “increased risk of off-label and non evidence-based use” during a public hearing on Wednesday.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Legislators discussed ivermectin resistance and the “increased risk of off-label and non evidence-based use” during a public hearing on Wednesday.
The bill allows two thirds of a library board’s appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
The bill allows two thirds of a library board's appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The bill allows two thirds of a library board’s appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
Pretty soon, we might have to drop the limit from eating 1 fish to 0 fish from Alabama's lakes and rivers. 🤦♀️ #alpolitics #environment #adem #alabama
January 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Pretty soon, we might have to drop the limit from eating 1 fish to 0 fish from Alabama's lakes and rivers. 🤦♀️ #alpolitics #environment #adem #alabama
House passes bill that would criminalize protesting in a mask without a doctor's note
House passes bill that would criminalize protesting in a mask without a doctor's note
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
House passes bill that would criminalize protesting in a mask without a doctor's note
What happens if there's a challenge to Tommy Tuberville's residency? #alabama #alpolitics
January 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
What happens if there's a challenge to Tommy Tuberville's residency? #alabama #alpolitics
State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama’s manufacturing sector.
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama's manufacturing sector.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama’s manufacturing sector.
Kyle Sweetser secured bipartisan endorsements, gaining support from Alabama’s Democratic legislative leadership and three former Republican members of Congress.
Sweetser lands bipartisan endorsements as Alabama Senate campaign gains steam
Kyle Sweetser secured bipartisan endorsements, gaining support from Alabama's Democratic legislative leadership and three former Republican members of Congress.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Kyle Sweetser secured bipartisan endorsements, gaining support from Alabama’s Democratic legislative leadership and three former Republican members of Congress.
Outgoing Alabama GOP chairman enters crowded 2026 race, touting Trump backing, fundraising record, and close ties to Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Outgoing Alabama GOP chairman enters crowded 2026 race, touting Trump backing, fundraising record, and close ties to Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Outgoing Alabama GOP chairman enters crowded 2026 race, touting Trump backing, fundraising record, and close ties to Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
The Alabama House passed a bill allowing an optional driver’s license, adding a fee and a funding contingency.
House passes bill authorizing optional digital driver's licenses
The Alabama House passed a bill allowing an optional driver's license, adding a fee and a funding contingency.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The Alabama House passed a bill allowing an optional driver’s license, adding a fee and a funding contingency.
Gov. Kay Ivey introduced Susan Stacy and her grandson, Charlie Perkins, who utilized the CHOOSE Act to secure a faith-based education for the fourth grader.
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Gov. Kay Ivey introduced Susan Stacy and her grandson, Charlie Perkins, who utilized the CHOOSE Act to secure a faith-based education for the fourth grader.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Gov. Kay Ivey introduced Susan Stacy and her grandson, Charlie Perkins, who utilized the CHOOSE Act to secure a faith-based education for the fourth grader.
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
House passes bill that would criminalize protesting in a mask without a doctor's note
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
Grassroots organizations are making plans to pay respects and demonstrate against ICE, following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Public demonstrations are scheduled in Alabama this weekend in response to another killing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers in Minneapolis.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Grassroots organizations are making plans to pay respects and demonstrate against ICE, following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
The bill is a direct challenge to U.S. Supreme Court precedent that explicitly prohibits the death penalty in such cases.
House passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators
The bill is a direct challenge to U.S. Supreme Court precedent that explicitly prohibits the death penalty in such cases.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The bill is a direct challenge to U.S. Supreme Court precedent that explicitly prohibits the death penalty in such cases.
The first challenge to Tommy Tuberville’s run for governor, based on his residency issues, was filed Tuesday morning.
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
The first challenge to Tommy Tuberville's run for governor, based on his residency issues, was filed Tuesday morning.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The first challenge to Tommy Tuberville’s run for governor, based on his residency issues, was filed Tuesday morning.
AHSAA approved a new reclassification system for postseason playoff games, drawing criticism from Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth over competitive balance.
AHSAA reclassification plan draws criticism from Lt. Gov. Ainsworth
AHSAA approved a new reclassification system for postseason playoff games, drawing criticism from Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth over competitive balance.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM
AHSAA approved a new reclassification system for postseason playoff games, drawing criticism from Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth over competitive balance.