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Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits

Gov. Kay Ivey signed an executive order Friday confirming Alabama’s participation in the new Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, expanding choice.

January 19, 2026

Shelby County Republican Party to host US Senate candidate forum

The Shelby County Republican Party will host a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on January 26, providing voters direct access to Republican nominees.

January 19, 2026

Sen. Donnie Chesteen launches reelection campaign

State Sen. Donnie Chesteen, R-Geneva, qualified for re-election, highlighting $1.5 billion in tax cuts and education gains during his tenure in Montgomery.

January 16, 2026

Fairhope to host State of the City Expo on Jan. 29

Mayor Sherry Sullivan will highlight 2025 accomplishments and share Fairhope’s 2026 vision, followed by an interactive expo with city department leaders.

January 16, 2026

Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy

Gov. Kay Ivey committed $1.2 million to launch a statewide flood notification system, working with AEMA and ALEA across all 67 counties.

January 16, 2026

Sen. Arthur Orr qualifies for new term in Alabama Senate

The senator highlighted historic legislation during his current term, including tax cuts, education funding boosts, and removal of state sales tax from essential baby items.

January 16, 2026

Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling

A bipartisan group of senators urged the CDC to study the rapid rise of sports gambling among youth, noting limited research showed deeply troubling results.

January 16, 2026

Rep. Sewell calls on DHS to exempt health care workers from new H-1B visa fee

Lawmakers said the new visa fee posed a serious threat to the healthcare workforce, resulting in higher costs and longer wait times for patients.

January 16, 2026

Gov. Ivey proposes modest budgets as financial experts warn of looming downturn

Lawmakers will consider less ambitious budgets this session after state financial experts warned that COVID-era revenue streams are drying up.

January 15, 2026

Alabama House committee OKs squat truck ban, police retirement bill

During its first 2026 meeting, a House committee reviewed a slew of law enforcement and vehicle regulation bills, advancing five measures.

January 15, 2026