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Alabama officials seize nearly 123,000 kratom products in statewide crackdown
Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced the results.
June 18, 2026
Alabama officials seek two-year delay to new SNAP cost-sharing requirements
The changes could eventually cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars annually if Alabama cannot reduce its payment error rate.
June 12, 2026
Montgomery war game explores future of warfare, highlights Alabama’s defense role
“We conduct wargames in an effort to simulate what conflict would look like,” Maj. Gen. Parker Wright said.
April 24, 2026
Alabama honors lineworkers during Lineman Appreciation Day event
The Energy Institute of Alabama hosted an event in Montgomery honoring lineworkers.
April 15, 2026
Alabama closed primary bill dies as session ends without final Senate vote
The bill would limit voter participation to party affiliation in the next election cycle.
April 10, 2026
Alabama Legislature passes PSC overhaul; governor signs sweeping utility reform into law
A sweeping rewrite of how Alabama regulates utilities is now law.
April 3, 2026
Alabama student leaders push to retain graduates, highlight in-state opportunities
Student leaders are working to convince graduates to stay in Alabama.
March 26, 2026
Alabama lawmakers head into a weeklong spring break
Lawmakers return with six legislative days remaining in the session.
March 20, 2026
Alabama Senate approves plan to expand Public Service Commission
Supporters say the goal is to give voters across the state a stronger voice in how utilities are regulated.
March 13, 2026
Lawmakers preparing to take up Alabama’s two required state budgets
In the final stretch of the 2026 regular session, lawmakers take on the State General Fund budget and the Education Trust Fund budget.
March 6, 2026
Alabama Senate advances bipartisan effort to expand insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings
The AL Senate unanimously approved legislation to improve early detection of breast cancer.
February 27, 2026
Alabama lawmakers weigh state intervention in understaffed police departments
Senate Bill 298, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, would require certain towns to have at least two full-time police officers per 1,000 residents.
February 20, 2026
Alabama Senate approves bill allowing removal of local library board members
Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, prompted more than an hour of debate on the Senate floor.
February 13, 2026
Alabama Senate approves death penalty for child rape, sends bill to Gov. Ivey
Some lawmakers raised concerns about the irreversible nature of capital punishment.
February 6, 2026
Alabama Senate moves swiftly through early session, but election-year tensions loom
Republican leaders say the calm start reflects a shared urgency among lawmakers during an election year.
January 23, 2026
Alabama Senate opens 2026 session with calm start, leaders signal debates ahead
Democrats draw firm lines on legislation they believe could restrict voting rights or shift attention away from funding public services.
January 16, 2026
New Alabama State House project remains on schedule as 2026 session approaches
The project remains on schedule and under budget as crews push ahead with interior finishes and structural work.
December 16, 2025
Hyundai’s 20 years in Alabama reshaped state’s economy and manufacturing future
A bold recruitment bet that paid off, Hyundai’s two decades in Montgomery ignited a new era of automotive manufacturing across Alabama.
December 12, 2025
State Senator Blocks State Contracts Over Cities’ Internet Sales Tax Lawsuit
Albritton said the lawsuit disrupts state revenues and that cities should bring their concerns to lawmakers rather than to the courts.
December 5, 2025
Lawmakers Consider Tying College Funding to Student Success Measures
Lawmakers Consider Tying College Funding to Student Success Measures
November 13, 2025
Ivey, State Leaders Mark Milestone in Alabama’s $300 Million Middle-Mile Fiber Network
Governor Ivey celebrates a major milestone in Alabama’s statewide middle-mile fiber network.
November 7, 2025
Three Alabamians Inducted Into Alabama Academy of Honor
LaFayette, Watts and Stimpson are joining leaders like Rosa Parks and Harper Lee in the Alabama Academy of Honor.
November 6, 2025
Scholarship program drives Alabama’s next generation of skilled workers
A statewide scholarship program links students, community colleges, and manufacturers to strengthen Alabama’s high-demand workforce.
October 30, 2025
Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Prison Conditions as New Elmore Facility Advances
Lawmakers hear emotional testimony from pastors and advocates calling for accountability as officials tout progress on the state’s new 4,000-bed prison.
October 23, 2025
Port of Mobile Becomes Deepest Port on Gulf Coast After Harbor Expansion
State and federal officials gathered on the waterfront in Mobile for a dedication ceremony for the milestone.
October 17, 2025
Southern Governors Chart Future of Energy and AI at Point Clear Meeting
Leaders focus on balancing reliable energy, diverse power sources and AI-driven growth to keep the South competitive.
October 3, 2025
Alabama Lawmakers Review Utility Relocation Costs for Road Projects
Balancing taxpayer impact and infrastructure progress, lawmakers explore funding, reimbursement and coordination challenges for moving utilities during road expansions.
September 30, 2025
Alabama Task Force Targets Prison Recidivism
Alabama officials work to cut the state's recidivism rate in half by 2030.
September 19, 2025
A major boost for public safety in Alabama’s Wiregrass region
After years of planning, a new forensic drug lab is up and running in Dothan. How will this facility serve southeast Alabama?
August 25, 2025
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