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Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award

The Alabama School Nutrition Association named Commissioner Rick Pate its Friend of the Year for helping provide students with millions of locally grown meals.

March 3, 2026

Montgomery’s public safety strategy shows why local governance matters

Local governments across Alabama share the same objective as state leaders: safer communities.

March 2, 2026

Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students

Governor Kay Ivey shared a video message Friday encouraging Alabama students to embrace reading as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.

March 2, 2026

Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk

The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.

February 27, 2026

House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds

Lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to distribute millions in settlement funds to state agencies and organizations fighting the addiction crisis.

February 27, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education

Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.

February 27, 2026

Rep. James Lomax files overtime tax cut

Representative James Lomax filed legislation Thursday to exempt up to $1,000 in overtime pay from Alabama income taxes.

February 27, 2026

Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs

Lawmakers introduced a legislative package Thursday aimed at expanding workforce training programs to prepare students for high-demand careers across Alabama.

February 27, 2026

Alabama bill would end boat inspections without probable cause

Alabama lawmakers passed legislation Thursday prohibiting law enforcement from stopping or boarding vessels for random safety inspections without probable cause.

February 27, 2026

Alabama House passes bill to restore coastal seagrass ecosystems

Alabama lawmakers approved a task force to develop innovative technologies for restoring seagrass ecosystems and preserving environmental stability along the Gulf Coast.

February 27, 2026