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Alabama's congressional delegation backs bill to avoid federal government shutdown

The House passed a short-term spending bill on Friday to fund the government until March.

A help wanted sign is posted in Lansdale, Pa., Friday, April 28, 2023. On Thursday, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week. Alabama News
Alabama’s November unemployment rate up, labor force participation unchanged

Alabama’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in November, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden.

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Terri Sewell trots out Democrat talking point on ‘co-President’ Elon Musk to bash House GOP on CR

President-elect Donald Trump and “co-President” Elon Musk are responsible for House Republicans abandoning an earlier version of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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Trump-backed CR fails in House, supported by Alabama Republican members

A government-funding continuing resolution backed by President-elect Donald Trump failed to pass the House on Thursday.

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Alabama’s red snapper season closes December 31

The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will close the state’s 2024 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on Tuesday, December 31. 

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Tuberville: Congress needs a 'clean CR' or 'just shut the government down'

Congress should pass a clean continuing resolution or “just shut the government down,” according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Where are they? Members of Alabama's congressional delegation mum on government funding continuing resolution

Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation has been silent so far on their position on a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. 

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'This 1,500+ page monstrosity': Carl, Moore oppose U.S. House continuing resolution spending bill

Congress should consider a “clean” spending bill instead of the omnibus bill being considered in the House, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Montgomery's Jackson Hospital begins diverting some cardiac patients to other hospitals

Jackson Hospital recently began diverting some cardiac patients to other hospitals.

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Katie Britt calls for 'clean, stand-alone' government-funding bill

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke out against a 1,547-page spending deal released just days ahead of a funding deadline.

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Tuberville slams ‘absolutely ridiculous’ spending in new bill to avoid Friday government shutdown

A recently-released government funding bill is filled with too much frivolous spending, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Dale Strong unveils space transportation legislation

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) introduced legislation on Wednesday to support the growing demands of the space transportation industry. 

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Troy University chancellor Jack Hawkins for Governor? ‘I’ve been encouraged to run’

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., who has served as Troy University chancellor for over 35 years, said on Monday he’d received encouragement from some to run for governor in 2026.

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Ag Commissioner Rick Pate discusses farm bill, agriculture assistance: ‘We’ve gone through a rough couple of years’

America is on the verge of losing “a lot of farmers” if Congress doesn’t act soon, according to Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate.

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Alabama’s 9 electors officially cast votes for Trump-Vance: ‘Electoral College is vital to protect the character of our nation’

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen convened a meeting of the electors for the 2024 general election where nine electors on Tuesday cast their votes for Donald Trump for president and JD Vance for vice president.

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Ivey, 17 Republican governors urge Congress to pass workforce bill with ‘state flexibility’

Congress should pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with flexibility for states, according to Gov. Kay Ivey and 17 Republican governors.

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Auburn football player shot in Charlotte

Auburn defensive lineman Trill Carter was shot late Thursday night in Charlotte.

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Wardynski on FBI presence during January 6: ‘Needs to be looked into in detail’

A recent report finding that 26 FBI informants were present at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021 should be “looked into in detail,” according to former Assistant Secretary of the Army Casey Wardynski.

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Lottery and gambling legislation possibility in 2025: ‘I think that issue is going to come before us’

Lottery and gambling legislation could be on tap again in the Alabama Legislature in the 2025 session.

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Ivey ‘remains opposed’ to Medicaid expansion

Governor Kay Ivey is still opposed to expanding Medicaid.

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Tuberville criticizes College Football Playoff and bowl season for scheduling bowl games on Army-Navy game day

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and 57 congressional colleagues criticized executive directors of the College Football Playoff and Bowl Season committees for not preserving the annual Army-Navy football game’s “time-honored tradition” of being the only major college football game on the second Saturday in December. 

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Alabama Court of Civil Appeals sides with former Baldwin County Sheriff Mack in vehicle seizure case

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reversed a 2023 ruling by the Baldwin County Circuit Court in 2023 that compelled former Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack to return a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro deputies seized.

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Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis considering run for political office in 2026

Former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis is considering joining the multitude of candidates who will be seeking elected office in 2026.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission reduces most license fees by 25%

Members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) cut most cannabis business license fees by 25% on Thursday.

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‘The time for action is now’: Ivey, 25 governors back Trump’s deportation policies

Governor Kay Ivey and 25 governors said on Thursday they support President-elect Donald Trump’s illegal immigrant deportation policies.

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Report: 58% of University of Alabama faculty support DEI policies

Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement pledges in hiring are supported by nearly 60% of the University of Alabama faculty, according to a Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression survey released on Thursday.

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Open enrollment for Alabama’s new school choice law begins next month

Open enrollment for Alabama’s new school choice educational savings account program will begin in January.

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