Alabama and Alabama State Government

Focus On Alabama and Alabama State Officials (Post 2024 Election):

AL.com: Alabama could send inmates to foreign prisons under proposed bill: ‘Our prisons are too soft’ 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/alabama-could-send-inmates-to-foreign-prisons-under-proposed-bill-our-prisons-are-too-soft.html 

Comment: Should the sponsor of this bill be censored for introducing a frivolous bill which he knows is unconstitutional? 

AL.com: ‘Worthless’ and ‘woke’: Emotional 3-hour meeting over city’s library that has divided this Alabama city 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/worthless-and-woke-emotional-3-hour-meeting-over-citys-library-that-has-divided-this-alabama-town.html 

AL.com: Bill to recognize Gulf of America in maps, school materials fails in Alabama Senate 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/bill-to-recognize-gulf-of-america-in-maps-school-materials-fails-in-alabama-senate.html 

Alabama Daily News: Tax records show Tuberville’s Auburn homestead exemption since 2018 

https://aldailynews.com/tax-records-show-tubervilles-auburn-homestead-exemption-since-2018/ 

Alabama Political Reporter: Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/04/28/tuberville-residence-question-doesnt-rest-on-income-tax-filings-alone/ 

Video: Watch "Who is Running for Governor of Alabama in 2026? | April 28, 2025 | News 19 at 6 p.m." on YouTube 

https://youtu.be/ibqWCkf5HhQ?feature=shared 

AL.com: University of Alabama scholarship for Black students challenged as discriminatory 

https://www.al.com/news/tuscaloosa/2025/04/university-of-alabama-scholarship-for-black-students-challenged-as-discriminatory.html 

AL.com: Show us where you pay taxes, Tommy Tuberville 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/show-us-where-you-pay-taxes-tommy-tuberville.html 

AL.com: As Tommy Tuberville eyes 2026 run, here’s what some Alabamians say they want in a governor 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/as-tommy-tuberville-eyes-2026-run-heres-what-some-alabamians-say-what-they-want-in-a-governor.html 

NBC News: Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/sen-tommy-tuberville-telling-senators-plans-run-governor-alabama-rcna203000 

Alabama Political Reporter: Tuberville campaign misfires on finance law, confusion risks felony violation 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/04/25/tuberville-campaign-misfires-on-finance-law-confusion-risks-felony-violation/ 

Alabama Political Reporter: Opinion | Tuberville fumbles his own governor play, then blames the ref 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/04/25/opinion-tuberville-fumbles-his-own-governor-play-then-blames-the-ref/ 

AL.com: Trump reverses revocation of 1,500 student visas: What will it mean for Alabama’s international students? 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/trump-reverses-revocation-of-1500-student-visas-what-will-it-mean-for-alabamas-international-students.html 

Alabama Political Reporter: Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/04/24/tubervilles-travel-trail-points-to-home-in-florida-not-alabama/ 

Comment: Important if Tuberville tries to run for governor in Alabama.

Alabama Senate committee hearing on police immunity bill draws critics 

https://share.newsbreak.com/crezpcdi 

AL.com: Alabama police immunity bill a ‘green light for Black folks to get killed,’ lawmaker says 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/alabama-police-immunity-bill-a-green-light-for-black-folks-to-get-killed-lawmaker-says.html 

Alabama Senate approves bill requiring school boards to adopt religious instruction policies 

https://share.newsbreak.com/crf1agb8 

Alabama NAACP condemns President Trump's visit to University of Alabama, says students should skip speech 

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/university-alabama-president-trump-graduation-naacp-commencement/64569424 

Alabama court overturns medical cannabis licenses awarded in 2023 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/04/23/alabama-court-overturns-medical-cannabis-licenses-awarded-2023/ 

Did Donald Trump invite himself to speak at the University of Alabama graduation? - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/did-donald-trump-invite-himself-to-speak-at-the-university-of-alabama-graduation.html 

Alabama leaders, students react to President Trump giving University of Alabama commencement speech 

https://www.wbrc.com/2025/04/23/alabama-leaders-students-react-president-trump-giving-university-alabama-commencement-speech/ 

Alabama House approves bill making Juneteenth state holiday 

https://share.newsbreak.com/crf2h38l 

First Amendment dispute intensifies as Alabama libraries resist book relocation demands - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/first-amendment-dispute-intensifies-as-alabama-libraries-resist-book-relocation-demands.html 

Alabama Political Reporter: UA student detained by ICE denied bond, faces threat of deportation 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/04/21/ua-student-detained-by-ice-denied-bond-faces-threat-of-deportation/ 

AL.com: ‘There’s a cancer in the system’: How Alabama could help its broken prisons 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/theres-a-cancer-in-the-system-how-alabama-could-help-its-broken-prisons.html 

Visas affected for multiple international students studying in Alabama 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/04/19/visas-affected-multiple-international-students-studying-alabama/ 

Alabama House passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion, drag performance restrictions | Alabama Reflector 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/04/18/alabama-house-passes-dont-say-gay-expansion-drag-performance-restrictions/ 

Alabama House passes bill allowing local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws | Alabama Reflector 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/04/17/alabama-house-passes-bill-allowing-local-law-enforcement-to-enforce-immigration-laws/ 

Fight over Space Command HQ continues with new watchdog report 

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5252912-fight-over-space-command-hq-continues-with-new-watchdog-report/ 

AL.com: Black residents sue Alabama county to redraw districts for fair representation: ‘vote is diluted’ 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/black-residents-sue-madison-county-to-redraw-districts-for-fair-representation-vote-is-diluted.html 

Space Command HQ report reveals fears that civilians would not leave Colorado for Alabama - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/04/space-command-hq-report-reveals-fears-that-civilians-would-not-leave-colorado-for-alabama.html 

AL.com: The future of public education in Alabama; a call for equal treatment and accountability: op-ed 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/the-future-of-public-education-in-alabama-a-call-for-equal-treatment-and-accountability-op-ed.html 

AL.com: Why did 432,000 Alabama voters get letters saying they might have moved? 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/why-did-432000-alabama-voters-get-letters-saying-they-might-have-moved.html 

Comment: Check your voter registration at the Alabama Secretary of State link on our website.

DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county citing Trump - ABC News 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/doj-ends-environmental-justice-agreement-alabama-county-citing-120735235 

5 Alabama counties to share $450K in grants to combat crime 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/04/12/5-alabama-counties-share-450k-grants-combat-crime/ 

AL.com: Alabama lawmakers advance bills requiring Ten Commandments displays: What to know 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/alabama-lawmakers-advance-bills-requiring-ten-commandments-displays-what-to-know.html 

Alabama House, Senate bills mandating Ten Commandments school displays pass committees 

https://share.newsbreak.com/cjcncqhi 

WSFA: Appeals court upholds unconstitutionality of Alabama’s anti-panhandling laws 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/04/09/appeals-court-upholds-unconstitutionality-alabamas-anti-panhandling-laws/ 

[Video] Governor Polis says it’s up to the president to move Space Command, not Alabama lawmakers 

https://share.newsbreak.com/cjclmey6 

Comment: Space Command perspective from Colorado.

US Space Command HQ is heading to Alabama according to US congressman 

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/us-space-command-hq-is-heading-to-alabama-according-to-us-congressman/64433290 

Video: Alabama voters urged to update registration amid concern over voter roll purge

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/video/news/state/alabama-voters-urged-to-update-registration-amid-concern-over-voter-roll-purge-wes-allen/525-615de7aa-fa5a-4d1e-a8e4-4b05c1847445

Opinion | ALGOP lawmakers raise taxes on working class as ALGOP voters cheer 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/04/08/opinion-algop-lawmakers-raise-taxes-on-working-class-as-algop-voters-cheer/

Democrat Dakarai Larriett launches U.S. Senate campaign

https://www.cullmantribune.com/2025/04/07/democrat-dakarai-larriett-launches-u-s-senate-campaign/

Even in conservative Alabama, there are quiet concerns and caveats amid Republican cheers for Trump

https://apnews.com/article/trump-alabama-republicans-doge-tariffs-e8d6561f1be73a557842c1342d5084b4 

Alabama Senate committee approves bill restricting picketing, protests • Alabama Reflector 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/04/07/senate-committee-approves-legislation-setting-restrictions-on-picketing-protests/ 

AL.com: IRS postpones April 15 federal tax deadline in Alabama, six other states: Here’s why 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/irs-postpones-april-15-federal-tax-deadline-in-alabama-six-other-states-heres-why.html 

North Alabama gets share of $13.6B in spy satellite launch contracts - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/04/north-alabama-gets-share-of-136b-in-spy-satellite-launch-contracts.html 

AL.com: Proposed Alabama law limiting protests near homes passes despite First Amendment concerns: ‘We might go too far'

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/proposed-alabama-law-limiting-protests-near-homes-passes-despite-first-amendment-concerns-we-might-go-too-far.html 

AL.com: ‘Not going to happen’: Lawmaker vows to fight cuts to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Magic City Classic 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/not-going-to-happen-lawmaker-vows-to-stop-cuts-to-birmingham-civil-rights-institute-magic-city-classic.html 

Alabama House passes bill requiring computer science course for high school graduation • Alabama Reflector 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/04/02/alabama-house-passes-bill-requiring-computer-science-course-for-high-school-graduation/ 

CNN: Alabama can’t prosecute groups who help women travel to get an abortion, federal judge says 

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/01/us/alabama-abortion-groups-ruling/index.html 

Judge rules Alabama cannot prosecute those who help with out-of-state abortions | Alabama | The Guardian 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/01/alabama-out-of-state-abortion-ruling 

AL.com: Archibald: Alabama quadruples down on putting God in schools 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/archibald-alabama-quadruples-down-on-putting-god-in-schools.html 

Alabama senator shops gambling proposal to chamber • Alabama Reflector 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/04/01/alabama-senator-shops-gambling-proposal-to-chamber/ 

AL.com: Alabama has 67 counties. Some want it to have 68 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/alabama-hasnt-added-a-county-since-1903-could-that-change.html 

Alabama Political Reporter: HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/31/hhs-cuts-239-million-in-grants-for-alabama-public-health-research-programs/ 

AL.com: Weaponization of antisemitism silencing dissent. As Jews in Alabama we say ‘Not in our name’: op-ed 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/weaponization-of-antisemitism-silencing-dissent-as-jews-in-alabama-we-say-not-in-our-name-op-ed.html 

WSFA: DOGE cancels $190M contract affecting Alabama health departments 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/03/28/doge-cancels-190m-contract-affecting-alabama-health-departments/ 

Video: From AL Democratic Congresswoman Terri Sewell: I just got some very troubling news. 

https://x.com/RepTerriSewell/status/1905321508601241785 

Comment: About $190M CDC grant for Alabama terminated without warning, impacting county health departments throughout AL.

AL.com: Return of the Ten Commandments 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/return-of-the-ten-commandments.html 

US immigration officials detain doctoral student at University of Alabama 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-immigration-officials-detain-doctoral-014114851.html 

Alabama lawmakers fail to stop the bleeding as rural hospitals code - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/03/alabama-lawmakers-fail-to-stop-the-bleeding-as-rural-hospitals-code.html 

USDA program cuts emptying shelves of Alabama food shelters 

https://share.newsbreak.com/c98ddz0t 

ADP chair issues retraction, ends fundraising spat with former senator

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/24/adp-chair-issues-retraction-ends-fundraising-spat-with-former-senator/

AL.com: Closure of federal library service could have $3 million impact on Alabama libraries 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/closure-of-federal-library-service-could-impact-alabama-libraries.html 

Alabama board defunds local library for failing to protect teens from ‘inappropriate’ books 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/alabama-board-defunds-local-library-103824752.html 

Alabama Political Reporter: APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to "sexually explicit" books 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/21/apls-cuts-funding-to-fairhope-library-due-to-sexually-explicit-books/ 

AL.com: Alabama school choice act attracting mostly private, homeschool students, 25,000 signed up 

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/03/alabamas-choose-act-is-attracting-mostly-private-homeschool-students.html 

After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/20/after-apr-exposed-david-coles-fraud-tubervilles-residency-next-in-the-crosshairs/

AL.com: Swearing at Alabama police could soon lead to year in jail: Opponents say it makes protest impossible 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/swearing-at-alabama-police-could-soon-lead-to-year-in-jail-opponents-say-it-makes-protest-impossible.html

Comment: How about swearing at silly politicians? 

AL.com: Can Tuberville run for governor? Alabama Republican questions whether he meets residency requirement 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/can-tuberville-run-for-governor-alabama-republican-questions-whether-he-meets-residency-requirement.html 

AL.com: Alabama state superintendent’s $90,000 raise could make him one of nation’s highest-paid 

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/03/alabama-state-superintendents-90000-raise-could-make-him-one-of-nations-highest-paid.html 

AL.com: Alabama lawmakers approve cut on sales tax on food 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/alabama-lawmakers-approve-cut-on-sales-tax-on-food.html 

AL.com: Tax cut on income from retirement accounts wins approval in Alabama House 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/tax-cut-on-income-from-retirement-accounts-wins-approval-in-alabama-house.html 

AL.com: Alabama AG Steve Marshall ready ‘to pivot quickly’ if Tuberville enters governor’s race 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/alabama-ag-steve-marshall-ready-for-to-pivot-quickly-if-tuberville-enters-governors-race.html

Alabama board of education to vote on $90,000 raise for state superintendent Mackey - Alabama Daily News 

https://aldailynews.com/alabama-board-of-education-to-vote-on-90000-raise-for-state-superintendent-mackey/ 

AL.com: Federal glitch delays $9 million in Alabama teacher salary reimbursements 

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/03/federal-glitch-delays-9-million-in-alabama-teacher-salary-reimbursements.html 

Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/14/lawmaker-files-bill-to-make-it-harder-to-prosecute-stand-your-ground-cases/

Comment: License to Kill?

AL.com: Archibald: Alabama wants you to pray or pay 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/archibald-alabama-wants-you-to-pray-or-pay.html 

AL.com: Alabama among states with products targeted by EU tariffs 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/alabama-among-states-with-products-targeted-by-eu-tariffs.html 

AL.com: Trump’s ‘sledgehammer’ approach threatens Alabama retirement funds, RSA’s David Bronner says: ‘It doesn’t work' 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/trump-sledgehammer-approach-threatens-alabama-retirement-funds-rsas-david-bronner-says-it-doesnt-work.html 

AL.com: Will Ainsworth reveals what Tommy Tuberville running for governor of Alabama would mean for his political future 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/will-ainsworth-reveals-what-tommy-tuberville-running-for-governor-of-alabama-would-mean-for-his-political-future.html 

WSFA: Montgomery Bus Station will not be sold by federal government 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/03/11/montgomery-bus-station-will-not-be-sold-by-federal-government/ 

Selma bridge crossing commemorates the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/picture-gallery/news/2025/03/09/selma-bridge-crossing-commemorates-the-60th-anniversary-of-bloody-sunday/82155201007/ 

Tommy Tuberville for governor? What people think about senator running for Alabama’s highest office 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/tommy-tuberville-for-governor-what-people-think-about-senator-running-for-alabamas-highest-office.html

AL.com: These 5 proposed tax cuts will save people $200 million each year, Alabama lawmakers say 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/these-proposed-tax-cuts-will-save-people-190-million-each-year-alabama-lawmakers-say.html 

AL.com: ‘Prepare for disruption’: Alabama leader warns of Department of Education closure 

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/03/prepare-for-disruption-alabama-leader-warns-of-department-of-education-closure.html 

Alabamians weigh in on U.S. Department of Education shutdown

https://www.waaytv.com/news/alabamians-weigh-in-on-potential-u-s-department-of-education-shutdown/article_e2e71b7c-faed-11ef-9fba-7387bb88d5f3.html

Southern Democratic legislators talk strategy in face of Republican supermajorities 

https://share.newsbreak.com/bxld1c4p 

Six Ala. federal buildings on list Trump admin wants to sell after back to office order 

https://share.newsbreak.com/bxl1kwje 

Alabama Political Reporter: Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/06/historic-montgomery-bus-station-freedom-riders-museum-part-of-doge-ordered-sell-off/ 

Alabama appears to get a temporary break on Trump tariffs

https://www.apr.org/news/2025-03-06/alabama-appears-to-get-a-temporary-break-on-trump-tariffs

Alabama Reflector: Alabama House passes bill expanding immunity for law enforcement 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/03/06/alabama-house-passes-bill-expanding-immunity-for-law-enforcement/ 

AL.com: Alabama lawmakers pass bill giving governor control of Veterans Affairs Department 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/alabama-lawmakers-pass-bill-giving-governor-control-of-veterans-affairs-department.html 

AL.com: Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race will be ‘one for the history books’: Frontrunner teases run against Tuberville 

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/alabamas-2026-governors-race-will-be-one-for-the-history-books-frontrunner-teases-run-against-tuberville.html 

Alabama House passes bill eliminating youthful offender status for intentional murder • Alabama Reflector 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/03/05/alabama-house-passes-bill-eliminating-youthful-offender-status-for-intentional-murder/ 

The Guardian US: Key court hearing as Alabama threatens prosecutions over abortion support 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/05/alabama-court-hearing-abortion 

AL.com: Alabama war hero’s family ‘saddened’ Pete Hegseth removed his name from Georgia Army base 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/alabama-war-heros-family-saddened-pete-hegseth-removed-his-name-from-georgia-army-base.html 

Alabama Senate approves bill allowing child support for pregnancy expenses • Alabama Reflector 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/03/04/alabama-senate-approves-bill-allowing-child-support-for-pregnancy-expenses/ 

China targets US soybeans, lumber in stepped-up response to Trump tariffs 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-suspends-soybean-imports-three-105704278.html 

Comment: Listed Chinese targets targets include many important Alabama agricultural products.

AL.com: Comeback Town: UAB and Birmingham are in trouble; do something 

https://www.al.com/opinion/2025/03/comeback-town-uab-and-birmingham-are-in-trouble-do-something.html 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham in the top 30 recipients of NIH funding and at risk of losing millions in federal cuts - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/03/alabama-college-in-top-30-recipients-of-nih-funding-at-risk-of-losing-millions-in-federal-cuts.html 

AL.com: Alabama lunchroom worker fired after accepting donations to feed students 

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/02/alabama-lunchroom-worker-fired-for-accepting-donations-to-feed-students.html 

AL.com: State auditor to run for Alabama secretary of state in 2026 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/state-auditor-to-run-for-alabama-secretary-of-state-in-2026.html 

AL.com: Alabama made police disclose how much they seize in asset forfeiture: ‘Strong need for reform’ 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-made-police-disclose-how-much-they-seize-in-asset-forfeiture-strong-need-for-reform.html 

Alabama Daily News: Alfa health plan debate brews again in State House 

https://aldailynews.com/alfa-health-plan-debate-brews-again-in-state-house/ 

WSFA: Supreme Court clears the way for a lawsuit over COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment claims in Alabama 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/02/21/supreme-court-clears-way-lawsuit-over-covid-19-pandemic-era-unemployment-claims-alabama/ 

Bill allowing state takeover of police departments moving through Alabama legislature 

https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/bill-allowing-state-takeover-of-police-departments-moving-through-alabama-legislature/ 

Small Alabama city's police force put on leave after grand jury finds 'rampant' corruption | AP News 

https://apnews.com/article/alabama-hanceville-police-force-corruption-b8a612758058bfef2d45b94afca72bc8

Boeing slashes Alabama jobs due to NASA cutbacks

https://www.al.com/business/2025/02/boeing-announces-more-layoffs-in-alabama-amid-changes-to-nasa-moon-rocket-program.html 

AL.com: Alabama AG’s lazy lawfare threatens kids with special needs 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-ags-lazy-lawfare-threatens-kids-with-special-needs.html 

Alabama Democratic county chairs form new organization 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/02/18/alabama-democratic-county-chairs-form-new-organization/

Alabama ranks near the bottom in the nation for overall child wellbeing - al.com 

https://www.al.com/education/2025/02/alabama-ranks-near-the-bottom-in-the-nation-for-overall-child-wellbeing.html 

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announces he'll run for lieutenant governor 

https://apnews.com/article/wes-allen-aace8f1bb57696dce916bc96a563c23f

Proposed Alabama state constitutional amendment met with opposition 

https://www.wtvy.com/2025/02/18/proposed-alabama-state-constitutional-amendment-met-with-opposition/

AL.com: Time running out to get STAR ID: Alabama joins national campaign as deadline approaches 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/time-running-out-to-get-star-id-alabama-joins-national-campaign-as-deadline-approaches.html 

AL.com: Alabama hospital ends ER and inpatient services, partners with Huntsville Hospital amid rural healthcare crisis 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-hospital-ends-er-and-inpatient-services-partners-with-huntsville-hospital-amid-rural-healthcare-crisis.html 

House Democrats express concerns with police immunity legislation

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/02/18/house-democrats-express-concerns-with-police-immunity-legislation/

Analysis | Alabama Legislature focuses on policy, culture wars, and symbolism in week two 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/02/17/analysis-alabama-legislature-focuses-on-policy-culture-wars-and-symbolism-in-week-two/

The mask comes off Alabama’s immigration bills | BRIAN LYMAN 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mask-comes-off-alabama-immigration-094748441.html

Trump budget cuts threaten Alabama program for those with mental health challenges, advocates say

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/trump-budget-cuts-threaten-alabama-program-for-those-with-mental-health-challenges-advocates-say.html

Yahoo: Huntsville-area legislator’s bill expanding access to prenatal care approved by Alabama House 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/huntsville-area-legislator-bill-expanding-015916137.html 

The Associated Press: Alabama House expedites Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates 

https://apnews.com/article/presumptive-eligibility-medicaid-pregnancy-alabama-mississippi-arkansas-0e5655040f4f4469cfe205eae2186320

AL.com: Alabama schools could lose millions for skipping daily pledge, prayer 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-schools-could-lose-millions-for-skipping-daily-pledge-prayer.html

Alabama Political Reporter: Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/02/13/cost-for-alabamas-mega-prison-plan-swells-again/

AL.com: Alabama Senate passes Laken Riley-inspired bill to detain people for 48 hours to check immigration status 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-senate-passes-laken-riley-inspired-bill-to-detain-people-for-48-hours-to-check-immigration-status.html

Alabama Reflector: Alabama Senate passes immigration bills targeting licenses, transport, DNA collection 

https://alabamareflector.com/2025/02/13/alabama-senate-passes-immigration-bills-targeting-licenses-transport-dna-collection/ 

AL.com: Halting global agriculture programs puts U.S. national security at risk: op-ed from Alabama farmer 

https://www.al.com/opinion/2025/02/halting-global-agriculture-programs-puts-us-national-security-at-risk-op-ed-from-alabama-farmer.html

President Trump's tariff impact: Why Alabama auto industry could suffer 

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2025/02/12/president-trumps-tariff-impact-why-alabama-auto-industry-could-suffer/78469389007/ 

AL.com: Veterans speak out against bill giving Ivey control of Alabama veterans affairs agency 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/veterans-speak-out-against-bill-giving-ivey-control-of-alabama-veterans-affairs-agency.html 

What would Alabama stand to lose in a trade war with Mexico and Canada? - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/what-would-alabama-stand-to-lose-in-a-trade-war-with-mexico-and-canada.html 

AL.com: Birmingham mayor among those speaking out against governor, AG appointing interim police chiefs 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/birmingham-mayor-among-those-speaking-out-against-governor-ag-appointing-interim-police-chiefs.html

Alabama Political Reporter: Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers opposes SB93 and SB99 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/02/11/alliance-of-alabama-healthcare-consumers-opposes-sb-93-and-sb-99/ 

Alabama Congressional Maps Go on Trial - Democracy Docket 

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/alabama-congressional-maps-go-on-trial/ 

Alabama not among 22 states suing Trump, NIH over cuts threatening UAB, UAH; judge blocks move - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-not-among-22-states-suing-trump-nih-over-cuts-threatening-uab-uah.html 

What would NIH funding cuts mean for Alabama? 5 things to know

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/what-would-nih-funding-cuts-mean-for-alabama-5-things-to-know.html?outputType=amp

AL.com: NIH cuts threaten UAB, Birmingham and beyond 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/nih-cuts-threaten-uab-birmingham-and-beyond.html 

AL.com: Katie Britt vows to work with RFK Jr. after NIH funding cuts cause concern in Alabama 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/katie-britt-vows-to-work-with-rfk-jr-after-nih-funding-cuts-cause-concern-in-alabama.html 

Comment: Funding cuts are huge impact to UAB Hospital in Birmingham.

The Associated Press: Alabama jailers created deadly conditions to manipulate local officials for money, plea says 

https://apnews.com/article/tony-mitchell-walker-county-jail-death-guilty-plea-87a8d5a3cc46cadd4c5fdba769b4ba9b 

waaytv.com/news/alabama-lawmakers-push-to-have-ten-commandments-displayed-in-schools/article_c85957fc-e5b7-11ef-8723-ebd0ec0ad224.htm 

https://www.waaytv.com/news/alabama-lawmakers-push-to-have-ten-commandments-displayed-in-schools/article_c85957fc-e5b7-11ef-8723-ebd0ec0ad224.html 

AL.com: After Ivey fired Alabama Veterans Affairs commissioner, lawmakers may give her control of department 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/after-ivey-fired-alabama-veterans-affairs-commissioner-lawmakers-may-give-her-control-of-department.html 

WSFA: Issues to watch in the 2025 Alabama Legislature 

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/02/05/issues-watch-2025-alabama-legislature/

BBC.com: The Alabama museum grappling with the 'Gulf of America' 

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250205-the-alabama-museum-grappling-with-the-gulf-of-america 

Alabama's News Leader: Alabama residents voice frustrations over missing mail as complaints against USPS grow 

https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-residents-voice-frustrations-over-missing-mail-as-complaints-against-usps-grow 

Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/02/06/alabama-senates-anti-immigrant-bills-get-public-condemnation-but-committee-approval/

AL.com: Alabama immigration bills conflict with Biblical principles, opponents say: ‘Jesus was a refugee’ 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-immigration-bills-conflict-with-biblical-principles-opponents-say-jesus-was-a-refugee.html

Alabama parents could be charged if their kids bring guns to school under proposed law - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2025/02/alabama-parents-could-be-charged-if-their-kids-bring-guns-to-school-under-proposed-law.html

In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/wake-mass-shootings-alabama-lawmakers-211755600.html

Video: Welcome to the United States of Alabama

https://www.tiktok.com/@alabamafication/video/7467934597297311018

Alabama retired teachers struggle with rising costs, stagnant pensions: ‘Can’t plan' - al.com 

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/02/alabama-retired-teachers-struggle-with-rising-costs-stagnant-pensions.html

Alabama teachers seek to halt law limiting lessons on Black history 

https://www.axios.com/2025/01/30/alabama-civil-rights-education-dei-lessons-race

Video: Watch "Alabama Democratic Caucus announces 2025 Agenda" on YouTube 

https://youtu.be/URazw2srEqA?feature=shared 

With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisons 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/leaked-footage-inside-sundance-doc-210314205.html

Alabama Political Reporter: Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/01/29/justice-department-finds-alabama-illegally-segregates-children-with-physical-disabilities/

AL.com: More Alabama toddlers going unvaccinated, especially for polio 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/vaccination-rates-for-young-alabama-children-plummeted-following-the-pandemic.html 

AL.com: ‘Focus on your real job’: Some angry over Marshall supporting anti-DEI push at Costco 

https://www.al.com/business/2025/01/focus-on-your-real-job-some-angry-over-marshall-supporting-anti-dei-push-at-costco.html

Alabama AG demands wholesale retailer giant drop ‘insidious’ DEI practices

https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/alabama-ag-demands-wholesale-retailer-giant-drop-insidious-dei-practices.html?outputType=amp

AL.com: ‘Politicized’ Montgomery MAGA ‘Bloody Sunday’ Selma billboard removed after complaints 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/politicized-montgomery-maga-bloody-sunday-selma-billboards-removed-after-complaints.html

Health care groups join Alabama Medical Association push for prior authorization reform - Alabama Daily News 

https://aldailynews.com/health-care-groups-join-alabama-medical-association-push-for-prior-authorization-reform/

Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average 

https://www.alreporter.com/2025/01/23/alabama-prisoners-dying-at-a-rate-four-times-the-national-average/

AL.com: Alabama AG Steve Marshall accused of having conflicts of interest in Mabel Amos trust case 

https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/alabama-ag-steve-marshall-accused-of-having-conflicts-of-interest-in-mabel-amos-trust-case.html 

These Alabama offices will be decided during the midterm elections 

https://share.newsbreak.com/9z21uwka 

Prefiled bill would establish early voting in Alabama 

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/politics/proposal-would-establish-early-voting-in-alabama/525-4da71a4f-0d69-4cb1-b00a-4b279f502536

This Alabama official drew the most write-in votes against her candidacy 

https://alabamareflector.com/2024/12/02/alabamians-who-wrote-in-psc-candidates-had-a-certain-twinkle-in-their-eye/

AL.com: Alabama says they are safe enough for KFC, but too dangerous for parole 

https://www.al.com/news/2024/12/alabama-says-they-are-safe-enough-for-kfc-but-too-dangerous-for-parole.html 

Opinion | Killing overtime tax exemption is class warfare 

https://www.alreporter.com/2024/12/11/killing-overtime-tax-exemption-is-class-warfare/

These are the 12 Alabama counties where Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump 

https://www.al.com/news/2024/11/these-are-the-12-alabama-counties-where-kamala-harris-beat-donald-trump.html

Want to fix government efficiency, Elon? Come to Alabama. 

https://www.al.com/news/2024/12/want-to-fix-government-efficiency-elon-come-to-alabama.html

Inside the $85 million agency that powers Alabama’s economy - al.com 

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/12/inside-the-85-million-agency-that-powers-alabamas-economy.html 

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