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The measure drew support from Alabama’s full House delegation as Figures pursues broader recognition for the pioneering World War II aviators.
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House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office renaming bill
The measure drew support from Alabama’s full House delegation as Figures pursues broader recognition for the pioneering World War II aviators.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The measure drew support from Alabama’s full House delegation as Figures pursues broader recognition for the pioneering World War II aviators.
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New toxicology tools are expected to speed opioid casework for Alabama’s forensic labs serving more than 450 law enforcement agencies.
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Gov. Ivey awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment
New toxicology tools are expected to speed opioid casework for Alabama’s forensic labs serving more than 450 law enforcement agencies.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:23 PM
New toxicology tools are expected to speed opioid casework for Alabama’s forensic labs serving more than 450 law enforcement agencies.
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An industry coalition says regulation would provide consumer protections and capture tax revenue now flowing out of state.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
An industry coalition says regulation would provide consumer protections and capture tax revenue now flowing out of state.
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Advocates said Alabama’s coverage gap left working adults uninsured, strained rural hospitals and deepened disparities after ACA enrollment fell sharply.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Advocates said Alabama’s coverage gap left working adults uninsured, strained rural hospitals and deepened disparities after ACA enrollment fell sharply.
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Free elections require secure ballots, meaningful access, transparent rules and citizens willing to respect the lawful decision of the voters.
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Free elections require trust
Free elections require secure ballots, meaningful access, transparent rules and citizens willing to respect the lawful decision of the voters.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Free elections require secure ballots, meaningful access, transparent rules and citizens willing to respect the lawful decision of the voters.
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Palmer’s CHARM Act passed the House, directing EPA to develop a strategy for recovering critical minerals from waste and discarded materials.
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House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
Palmer’s CHARM Act passed the House, directing EPA to develop a strategy for recovering critical minerals from waste and discarded materials.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Palmer’s CHARM Act passed the House, directing EPA to develop a strategy for recovering critical minerals from waste and discarded materials.
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The measure would require DHS to run a nationwide preparedness exercise with state, local and private-sector partners within four years.
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House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
The measure would require DHS to run a nationwide preparedness exercise with state, local and private-sector partners within four years.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The measure would require DHS to run a nationwide preparedness exercise with state, local and private-sector partners within four years.
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The vote capped months of debate over PBS ties, drawing objections over political bias, public trust and the poll's framing.
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APT board to survey Alabamians on APTV programming
The vote capped months of debate over PBS ties, drawing objections over political bias, public trust and the poll's framing.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM
The vote capped months of debate over PBS ties, drawing objections over political bias, public trust and the poll's framing.
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The proposal would pair gubernatorial nominees with running mates and shift a largely ceremonial office toward a cabinet-level role.
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Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor's role
The proposal would pair gubernatorial nominees with running mates and shift a largely ceremonial office toward a cabinet-level role.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The proposal would pair gubernatorial nominees with running mates and shift a largely ceremonial office toward a cabinet-level role.
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Beginning Monday, American Cancer Society volunteers met with Alabama lawmakers, to seek expanded clinical trial access and support for NIH research.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Beginning Monday, American Cancer Society volunteers met with Alabama lawmakers, to seek expanded clinical trial access and support for NIH research.
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As AI removes friction from daily life, the harder question is which mental muscles humans can afford to stop using.
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Opinion | The price of convenience is atrophy
As AI removes friction from daily life, the harder question is which mental muscles humans can afford to stop using.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
As AI removes friction from daily life, the harder question is which mental muscles humans can afford to stop using.
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Artist voices, archival recordings and travel tools connected visitors to the Alabama community’s quilting legacy and civil rights history.
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Souls Grown Deep launches free digital guide to Gee’s Bend on Bloomberg Connects
Artist voices, archival recordings and travel tools connected visitors to the Alabama community’s quilting legacy and civil rights history.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Artist voices, archival recordings and travel tools connected visitors to the Alabama community’s quilting legacy and civil rights history.
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The five-year award will support youth advisory boards, mental health services and emergency care programs for medically complex children.
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UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
The five-year award will support youth advisory boards, mental health services and emergency care programs for medically complex children.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The five-year award will support youth advisory boards, mental health services and emergency care programs for medically complex children.
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A young law student’s vow became a landmark conviction that forced Alabama to confront a defining atrocity of the civil rights era.
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Opinion | Bill Baxley and 16th Street Baptist Church prosecution story
A young law student’s vow became a landmark conviction that forced Alabama to confront a defining atrocity of the civil rights era.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A young law student’s vow became a landmark conviction that forced Alabama to confront a defining atrocity of the civil rights era.
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The church says the center will carry the memory of four murdered girls into a new generation’s pursuit of justice.
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16th Street Baptist opens new center 63 years after Klan bombing
The church says the center will carry the memory of four murdered girls into a new generation’s pursuit of justice.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The church says the center will carry the memory of four murdered girls into a new generation’s pursuit of justice.
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The representative's House remarks marked 63 years since the Klan attack and urged renewed commitment to civil rights protections.
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Rep. Sewell honors 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims
The representative's House remarks marked 63 years since the Klan attack and urged renewed commitment to civil rights protections.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The representative's House remarks marked 63 years since the Klan attack and urged renewed commitment to civil rights protections.
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Mercedes has frequently faced criticism from pro-labor groups since the 2024 unionization campaign at its plant in Tuscaloosa County.
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Union-backed investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Mercedes has frequently faced criticism from pro-labor groups since the 2024 unionization campaign at its plant in Tuscaloosa County.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Mercedes has frequently faced criticism from pro-labor groups since the 2024 unionization campaign at its plant in Tuscaloosa County.
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Governor Kay Ivey named Mobile businessman Ben Stimpson Jr. to lead the agency beginning October 1.
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Chris Blankenship to retire after 32 years with ADCNR
Governor Kay Ivey named Mobile businessman Ben Stimpson Jr. to lead the agency beginning October 1.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Governor Kay Ivey named Mobile businessman Ben Stimpson Jr. to lead the agency beginning October 1.
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The Democratic Senate nominee said Medicaid changes and limited oversight could leave rural hospitals underfunded despite a new federal program.
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Wess highlights Alabama's rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore's voting record
The Democratic Senate nominee said Medicaid changes and limited oversight could leave rural hospitals underfunded despite a new federal program.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM
The Democratic Senate nominee said Medicaid changes and limited oversight could leave rural hospitals underfunded despite a new federal program.
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Alabama voters can review county-specific ballots ahead of the November 3 general election, helping them prepare before Election Day.
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Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 general election
Alabama voters can review county-specific ballots ahead of the November 3 general election, helping them prepare before Election Day.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Alabama voters can review county-specific ballots ahead of the November 3 general election, helping them prepare before Election Day.
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The bill would extend a Medicare Part D stabilization program that saved seniors an average $312 and could avert 2027 premium hikes.
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Sewell, Castor introduce bill to extend Medicare Part D premium program
The bill would extend a Medicare Part D stabilization program that saved seniors an average $312 and could avert 2027 premium hikes.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The bill would extend a Medicare Part D stabilization program that saved seniors an average $312 and could avert 2027 premium hikes.
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The 10-week lineworker course offered hands-on utility training and expanded Pell Grant access for students pursuing in-demand careers.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The 10-week lineworker course offered hands-on utility training and expanded Pell Grant access for students pursuing in-demand careers.
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Hosp will succeed Rick Brown on January 1, 2027, as the group navigates leadership changes after decades of membership growth.
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Alabama Retail Association announces Alison Hosp as next president
Hosp will succeed Rick Brown on January 1, 2027, as the group navigates leadership changes after decades of membership growth.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Hosp will succeed Rick Brown on January 1, 2027, as the group navigates leadership changes after decades of membership growth.
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The justices stopped an untested national system from taking effect after states had already begun mailing ballots.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The justices stopped an untested national system from taking effect after states had already begun mailing ballots.
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