Wednesday, April 29, 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

Arthur Orr

Legislature / Governor

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.

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January 15, 2026

Alabama SNAP faces impending federal cuts, possible restrictions on purchases

Senator Arthur Orr said legislators “will need to find the money” as the federal government reduces funding for SNAP administrative costs.

Chance Phillips

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July 17, 2025

Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate

The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week.

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March 5, 2025

Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law

The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts."

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February 12, 2025

Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session

The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost.

Chance Phillips

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February 7, 2025

voting and civil rights concept - vote inserted into ballot box slot on election over american flag

Opinion

Why do Alabama’s politicians think we can’t rank things?

Unlike some, I don’t think voters in New York City are any smarter than voters down here in Alabama.

Chance Phillips

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May 16, 2024

Closeup of the documents of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, an economic stimulus package proposed to speed up the recovery from the economic and

How ALEC affects Alabama legislation

The American Legislative Exchange Council influences bills behind the scenes in the state.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 16, 2024

Ivey signs bill banning ranked-choice voting into law

The law gets ahead of a trending method of electing public officials that skews toward more moderate candidates.

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May 13, 2024

House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives

Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits.

Patrick Darrington, Jacob Holmes

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April 24, 2024

Opinion

2024 Legislative Session begins next week

The new kid on the block in this triumvirate of power is first term Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter.

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January 31, 2024