State

School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits

Most schools participating in the CHOOSE Act are religious and a supermajority of applicants come from private institutions or homeschooling.

Chance Phillips

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April 14, 2025

Boeing’s PAC-3 Seeker missile named 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama”

The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama campaign highlights the vital role of manufacturing in Alabama’s economy.

April 11, 2025

Alabama DHR announces new website and app for SNAP clients

This app is a more secure process for EBT cardholders to access their account to check their SNAP balance in real-time.

April 11, 2025

“Second Chance Act” moves toward final vote to become law

The bill would allow some incarcerated individuals sentenced before 2000 to file a motion for a judge to consider reducing their sentence.

Jacob Holmes

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April 10, 2025

House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills

Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday.

Chance Phillips

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April 10, 2025

Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection

Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection

Josh Moon

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April 9, 2025

PARCA report highlights inequities in Alabama’s tax system

Thomas Spencer of PARCA highlights Alabama's inequitable tax system with a reliance on regressive sales taxes

Mary Claire Wooten

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April 8, 2025

Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University

TROY is among 218 institutions to receive the designation.

April 7, 2025

Donald Trump Jr. joins ALGOP to celebrate his father’s Presidential victory

Trump Jr. downplayed the economic fallout from his father's tariffs and boasted that the four-year gap in the Presidency allowed for building a more radical Republican regime.

Jacob Holmes

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April 4, 2025