Alex Jobin

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Autauga County Board of Education chair resigns, joins education advocacy group

Strichik announced her resignation, effective August 1. She was instrumental in passing student-first program and policy updates during her tenure.

July 22, 2025

Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett joins calls for Peoples body cam footage release

Democratic Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett joined calls for the release of body cam footage, citing his own experiences with law enforcement.

July 21, 2025

Sen. Britt joins calls for Trump administration to release appropriated education funding

Britt joined other Republicans to urge the Trump administration to release over $6 billion in withheld education funds appropriated by Congress.

July 18, 2025

State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools

State lawmakers are planning another attempt to mandate weekly national anthem broadcasts or performances in K-12 public schools.

July 17, 2025

How HB445 will force Alabama’s hemp businesses to adapt

APR spoke with cannabis insurance advisor Alex Medina about how Alabama's hemp businesses would be forced to adapt to the new law.

July 16, 2025

Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act

Senator Gerald Allen prefiled a bill restricting vaping in public areas, adding electronic nicotine delivery systems to prohibited forms of "smoking" under state law.

July 15, 2025

Board of Pardons and Paroles to hold hearings this week following appointment of new chair

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold 59 parole hearings and 30 pardon hearings this week—likely with a new chair.

July 14, 2025

Sen. Britt celebrates U.S. Senate passage of “Lulu’s Law”

The bill would create a national shark attack warning system, inspired by Lulu Gribbin's advocacy after a life-altering attack.

July 11, 2025

Health policy analyst details how Republicans’ Medicaid cuts will impact Alabama

Last week, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill that levies severe cuts to federal spending on Medicaid and increases eligibility requirements.

July 10, 2025

Case Dixon launches campaign for U.S. Congress

Dixon is currently the lone challenger set to face off against Congressman Gary Palmer in next May's Republican primary.

July 9, 2025