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Report: Auburn University ranked 11th in nation for free speech on campus

The 2025 College Free Speech Rankings released last week by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and College Pulse ranked Auburn University as the 11th-best school in the nation when it comes to free speech on campus.

Josipheit Alabama News
Alabama Securities Commission reaches ‘multi million dollar’ settlement with foreign ‘MetaCertificate’ company

The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) and four other state securities regulators recently entered a multimillion-dollar settlement with Josip Heit, owner of GS Partners Global.

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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis resigns

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis resigned on Monday effective December 31.

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Vietnam veterans will vote against Ivey’s removal of ADVA commissioner Davis: ‘His interest was protecting mental health funds’

At least two members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs will oppose Gov. Kay Ivey’s crusade to remove Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis at a special-called meeting on Tuesday.

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Katie Britt on $35 trillion national debt: ‘It’s a tipping point of a nation in decline’

Lawmakers will need to have a “really tough conversation” soon about the federal government’s $35 trillion debt, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Veterans back ADVA’s Kent Davis after Ivey requests he resign: ‘Highly unusual and unfounded’

Leaders of multiple veteran organizations defended Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis after Gov. Kay Ivey asked for his resignation on Thursday.

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State Rep. Ed Oliver on DEI ban implementation: ‘We’re watching very closely’

Legislators will be “watching very closely” how Alabama universities implement a new state diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ban that begins next month, according to State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville).

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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s chief of staff Chip Hill resigns

Mayor Steven Reed announced on Friday night his chief of staff, Chip Hill, is resigning and stepping down from his position at the end of September.

Kent Davis Alabama News
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner not resigning — ‘I respectfully disagree with the inaccurate claims made’

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis declined to resign at the request of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday.

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Illegal alien charged with identity fraud for voting in 2016 and 2020 Alabama elections

Angelica Maria Francisco, 42, most recently of Russellville, is charged with false claims of citizenship in connection with voting, false statements in an application for a United States passport, use of a United States passport obtained by false statements and aggravated identity theft.

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State Rep. Robbins: Rural Alabama doesn’t have the resources to support Haitian refugee influx

Rural Alabama doesn’t have the resources to support recently relocated Haitian refugees, according to State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga).

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Ivey asks Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to resign, removes board member

Gov. Kay Ivey asked for the resignation of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis and removed John Kilpatrick from the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs on Thursday.

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White Hall Entertainment claims it was raided, closed by state due to ‘systemic racism’

The State of Alabama shut down White Hall Entertainment in November due to “systemic racism,” the company’s attorney said on Tuesday.

Jackson Hospital Alabama News
Credit agency lowers Jackson Hospital’s bond rating after missing interest payment

S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term rating to D (default) from CC on The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Montgomery’s series 2015 bonds issued for Jackson Hospital and Clinic on Wednesday. 

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Pharmacy board fallout continues: ‘There is a ton of issues there’

An attorney critical of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ABOP) is calling for its disbandment after a recent report found several instances of "significant issues.” 

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Barry Moore predicts ‘civil unrest’ if Trump wins in November

The United States will likely see some “civil unrest” if former President Donald Trump defeats Vice President Kamala Harris in November. 

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Alabama Supreme Court pauses second special investigation into Mabel Amos Trust Fund

Members of the Alabama Supreme Court temporarily paused litigation on Tuesday in a lawsuit involving alleged self-dealing among trustees overseeing a scholarship fund for needy children created by former Alabama Secretary of State Mabel Amos.

Jack Hawkins Alabama News
Longtime Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins retiring

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., who has served as Troy University Chancellor for more than 35 years, announced his retirement on Tuesday effective October 2025.

Ledbetter224 Alabama News
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter elected chair of Council of State Governments South

The Council of State Governments Southern Office elected House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) chair for 2024-2025 recently.

Property tax Alabama News
Autauga County property tax increase on the ballot in November

Autauga County residents will vote on an ad valorem tax increase designed to add an additional $7 million annually to the school district’s local funds. 

Steve Marshall Alabama News
Attorney General Steve Marshall, 23 other AGs question nation’s top asset managers

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in demanding answers from the nation’s top asset managers to determine if they are neglecting their fiduciary duty to their clients. 

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Alabama Supreme Court upholds rulings on Roy Moore lawsuits

Members of the Alabama Supreme Court upheld previous rulings on litigation involving former Chief Justice Roy Moore on Friday.

Lara Trump Alabama News
ALGOP announces Lara Trump as keynote speaker for annual summer dinner in Montgomery

Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Republican Party’s annual summer dinner. 

Pharmacy Alabama News
Pharmacy owner, pharmacist barred from ‘unofficial’ pharmacy benefit manager legislative study group: ‘It’s pretty discouraging’

An Alabama pharmacist and pharmacy owner said they weren’t allowed to attend an “unofficial” legislative study group in Montgomery on Thursday created to develop pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) legislation for the 2025 legislative session.

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Democrat candidate for Clay County Commission pleads not guilty to 7 voter fraud charges

A Democrat candidate for Clay County Commission pleaded not guilty to seven voter fraud charges on Wednesday.

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Appeals court denies rehearing request from opponents of Alabama law banning transgender surgeries, medications for minors

Federal judges on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request on Wednesday for a rehearing in a lawsuit against a 2022 Alabama law banning doctors from performing transgender operations. 

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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures in AL-2 race

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has endorsed Shomari Figures as the Democrat candidate for Alabama’s second congressional district race.

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