Alex Jobin

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Pete Buttigieg to visit Birmingham for town hall with Mayor Randall Woodfin

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will join Mayor Randall Woodfin at the Carver Theatre to discuss infrastructure and economic opportunity on Monday.

March 9, 2026

Wes Allen faces constitutional residency questions as race heats up

Morgan County GOP leaders questioned whether Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met constitutional residency requirements while maintaining a home in Pike County.

March 6, 2026

Alabama Senate Democrats criticize Republicans over partisan legislative calendar

Democratic lawmakers criticized the Alabama Senate's lack of minority-sponsored bills Thursday, arguing the Republican majority violated a long-standing precedent of legislative fairness.

March 6, 2026

Parkinson’s added to list of firefighter’s occupational diseases advances in both houses

Committees in both chambers approved measures Wednesday providing disability and death benefits to Alabama firefighters who develop Parkinson’s disease following toxic exposure.

March 5, 2026

Senate committee passes bill to exempt National Guard pay from state taxes

Alabama senators advanced a tax exemption for National Guard members Wednesday despite warnings that the move would strip millions from state public schools.

March 5, 2026

Senate committee advances bill to rename Gulf of Mexico despite Democratic pushback

Lawmakers voted Tuesday to align Alabama with federal naming conventions, adopting the name Gulf of America despite concerns over historical accuracy.

March 4, 2026

Sen. Britt celebrates new U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama

Senator Katie Britt attended the investiture of Harold D. Mooty III, who secured the most bipartisan support of any 119th Congress nominee.

March 3, 2026

Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students

Governor Kay Ivey shared a video message Friday encouraging Alabama students to embrace reading as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.

March 2, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education

Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.

February 27, 2026

House committee passes bill to grant ADPH oversight of food services conditions within Alabama prisons

Legislators moved to grant state health officials enforcement power over prison sanitation after reports revealed one facility operated without hot water for several weeks.

February 26, 2026