Provision in spending bill could allow Sen. Tuberville to sue for $500K
A new spending bill provision could let Sen. Tommy Tuberville sue the government for $500,000 over seized phone records.
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama lawmakers approved a contract to expand teacher training and reading interventions to continue supporting Literacy Act goals and addressing post-pandemic learning gaps.
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
Alabama's universities and colleges made their funding requests for 2027 at the Alabama Commission on Higher Education meeting on Thursday.
Alabama Public Television weighs future of its PBS partnership
Alabama Public Television may end its PBS partnership, risking funding loss and programming cuts.
Birmingham approves emergency SNAP aid during ongoing government shutdown
The Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall Woodfin's proposal to offer food assistance to residents as the government shutdown halts benefits.
Trump endorses members of Alabama’s congressional delegation
Trump endorsed four members of Alabama's congressional delegation, but stayed out of endorsing a candidate in the open 1st Congressional District race.
Birmingham commits $1M toward emergency relief for SNAP families
Mayor Woodfin proposed $1 million in emergency aid and a citywide food drive to help the 23,000 Birmingham residents losing SNAP benefits.
Sidwell joins growing Republican field for 1st Congressional District
Former Air Force Major Austin Sidwell joins Jerry Carl and Rhett Marques in the 2026 Republican race for Alabama’s 1st District.
Gov. Ivey, ABC Board consider new alcohol rules after Montgomery shooting
Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures.
Study commission reports progress on Alabama’s public works bidding website
A state committee reported progress on Alabama Builds, the new public works bidding website created by HB320 to modernize project advertising.