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Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years

Alabama First Class Pre-K currently serves more than 24,000 children across all 67 counties in the state.

May 1, 2025

Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer

Ivey signed a proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer in the state of Alabama.

May 1, 2025

The League of Women Voters of Alabama addresses concerns with the HB479-substitute bill

The League of Women Voters of Alabama urges deleting language empowering a board to purge voter rolls by simple majority vote without due process.

April 30, 2025

Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products

The bipartisan Safe American Food Exports Act codifies USDA authority to negotiate regionalization agreements ensuring continued livestock and poultry exports during animal disease outbreaks.

April 30, 2025

Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12

Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

April 30, 2025

Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable

Current law requires insurance companies to provide no-copay coverage for screenings, but that does not extend to diagnostic testing.

April 30, 2025

Montgomery groups to protest May Day, rally for workers’ rights

The event aims to celebrate International Workers’ Day and rally support for working individuals affected by current economic policies.

April 29, 2025

West Alabama Highway construction HQ to be located in Demopolis

At peak construction, the West Alabama Highway is expected to employ approximately 700 workers.

April 29, 2025

“Unparalleled” fundraiser tapped to lead Alabama healthcare high school foundation

The Foundation is the support system for creation of the fourth state specialty high school, scheduled to open in fall of 2026.

April 29, 2025

Owners show off electric vehicles in Birmingham and metro Mobile

The EVs on display included full-sized pick-ups from Chevy, Ford, GMC and Rivian, as well as a Tesla Roadster.

April 29, 2025