Thursday, April 30, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

Education

Legislature / Education

Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms

Lawmakers officially filed Senate Bill 149 Tuesday, creating a temporary certificate pathway for eligible veterans lacking a bachelor's degree.

January 21, 2026

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

Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification

The prestigious honor placed ASU among only 277 institutions nationwide recognized for exceptional commitment to service and social impact.

January 13, 2026

Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts

State legislators approved contracts for a statewide school safety software platform and detailed digital mapping, advancing the 2024 School Security Act.

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 9, 2026

State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork

The Alabama Teacher Streamlining Paperwork Act is expected to focus on eliminating redundant attendance and grade book requirements

Mary Claire Wooten

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December 16, 2025

Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Sen. Gerald Allen announced a new scholarship honoring Charlie Kirk at the University of Alabama.

December 16, 2025

ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs

Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees.

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December 15, 2025

Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys

Governor Kay Ivey introduced the Moseley family, who utilized the state's CHOOSE Act education savings account, calling their story exactly what the program supports.

December 15, 2025

TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track

Troy University launched an Accelerated MSN track, expanding access for those with non-nursing degrees to meet Alabama’s healthcare needs.

December 12, 2025

UA defends magazine closures as free speech group weighs further involvement

The free speech organization strongly condemned the University of Alabama's decision, arguing the closures violated the First Amendment and editorial independence.

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December 12, 2025