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County Commission Weighs Incentives for Mixed-Income Housing Projects

Officials are considering targeted development incentives to increase housing supply while preserving affordability near job centers.

April 20, 2026

Filings link McKee PAC to out-of-state network, tied to donors facing charges

Federal filings show McKee-supporting PAC funded by interconnected out-of-state committees, including one linked to a nondisclosing nonprofit organization.

Bill Britt

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April 20, 2026

Gov. Ivey touts new laws to benefit Alabama National Guard members, veterans

The package expands tuition aid, eases licensing and hiring, and grants tax and housing breaks for Guard members, veterans and military families.

Alex Jobin

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April 20, 2026

Jones rebuts Hunt attack on immigration enforcement record

Sheriff Jay Jones says recent claims by Cam Hunt misrepresent office’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities and enforcement practices.

April 20, 2026

Lake Lurleen State Park celebrates reopening and complete renovation

The overhaul added upgraded campsites, bathhouses, roads and lake access, marking the first completed project in Alabama’s broader state parks investment.

April 20, 2026

Hospital Expansion Plans Aim to Keep Pace With North Alabama Growth

Healthcare providers are proposing new facilities and specialty care investments as patient volume rises across the region.

April 20, 2026

Hospital Expansion Plans Aim to Keep Pace With North Alabama Growth

Healthcare providers are proposing new facilities and specialty care investments as patient volume rises across the region.

April 20, 2026

Madison County Schools Launch Regional STEM Career Academies

District leaders say new academies will connect students with aerospace, robotics, and cybersecurity pathways tied to local workforce demand.

April 20, 2026

Citizen Engagement in Policy Decisions Continues to Grow

Public participation strengthens democratic accountability at the metropolitan level.

April 20, 2026