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Food Bank of North Alabama to participate in NALC National Food Drive

The Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers and other partners will be teaming up to fight food insecurity.

May 6, 2025

Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth

The new initiative will offer sustainable funding for jobs, rural revitalization, and site readiness.

May 5, 2025

Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama

Alabama’s small businesses account for 99.4 percent of all businesses in the state, employing 46.7 percent of the private sector workforce.

May 5, 2025

Court blocks attempt to impose extra regulations on midwives, birth centers

The decision from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court holds that the Alabama Legislature never authorized ADPH to regulate midwifery care in birth centers.

May 5, 2025

Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act

The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers.

May 2, 2025

Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students

The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel.

May 2, 2025

Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance

Britt reintroduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to strip FIO’s subpoena power, bolster state regulation, and safeguard consumers’ insurance data.

May 2, 2025

Alabama Legislature approves bill to remove barriers for qualified reentering citizens

It aims to allow parolees and probationers the opportunity to obtain licenses without automatic disqualification for those whose crimes have no relevance to the positions.

May 2, 2025

Gov. Ivey announces $7.6 million for road, bridge project funding

Ivey announced $7.6 million in state funding for 26 road and bridge projects through the Rebuild Alabama Act, matched by $5.6 million locally.

May 1, 2025

UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest

UA College Democrats and allies, including Beto O’Rourke and Doug Jones, will rally at Snow Hinton Park today to protest President Trump’s commencement appearance.

May 1, 2025