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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance listen to Christopher Macchio sing during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Alabama News
Alabama leaders celebrate Trump inauguration: ‘He will pick right back up where he left off’

Alabama and the nation celebrated the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday.

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Ivey declares state of emergency for winter weather in 39 counties

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency on Monday for 39 counties ahead of another round of winter weather.

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‘Truly dark times in America’: Alabama fan calls C-SPAN during inauguration, complains about Alabama being left out of CFP

While Americans from around the nation were focused on President Donald Trump beginning his second term on Monday, one C-SPAN caller wanted to give his thoughts on Alabama being left out of the college football playoffs.

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Laken Riley Act poised to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump after inauguration

The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a critical piece of immigration legislation, the Laken Riley Act, spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), after the legislation cleared another hurdle in the Senate on Friday.

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Alabama Supreme Court declares breastfeeding moms exempt from jury duty after threat from Ivey-appointed Jefferson County judge

Breastfeeding moms can be excused from jury duty, according to an order from all members of the Alabama Supreme Court on Friday.

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ADEM director Lance LeFleur retiring, search underway for his replacement

Lance LeFleur is retiring as the director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

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America First Policy Institute: Alabama should pass fee on international wire transfers to combat illegal immigration

State legislators should pass a fee on international wire transfers to combat illegal immigration in Alabama, according to the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). 

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Legislature to consider expansion of permanent multi-agency crime unit to multiple cities

Legislators will likely consider increasing funding and expanding a newly formed Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit in Montgomery to combat criminal activity in Alabama cities.

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Illegal alien sentenced to five years in prison for identity and voter fraud

An illegal alien was sentenced in connection with her fraudulent assumption of a United States citizen’s identity and her use of that identity to vote in multiple elections in Alabama and obtain multiple United States passports.

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Certificate of Need Review Board approves new Montgomery surgery center

Members of the state’s Certificate of Need Review Board voted to approve a new ambulatory surgery center in east Montgomery on Wednesday.

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Tuberville wins Dothan Chamber 2026 Alabama Governor’s race straw poll

Governor Tuberville?

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OpenAI funding new Huntsville news outlet

OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company, is funding a new Axios Local newsroom in Huntsville.

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Chief Justice Tom Parker makes case for originalism over ‘judicial activism’ in goodbye to Supreme Court

Retiring Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker said he was encouraged about the future of the Alabama Supreme Court as his term comes to an end.

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Legislators vote to overhaul Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Legislators voted to overhaul the Alabama Board of Pharmacy at a Tuesday committee meeting.

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Blount County DA Pamela Casey running for Alabama AG in 2026

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is running to be the Republican nominee for Alabama Attorney General in 2026.

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Barry Moore backs bill allowing Trump to negotiate Greenland purchase

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is cosponsoring legislation to allow President-elect Donald Trump to negotiate a purchase of Greenland from Denmark.

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Troy receives $725K electric vehicle charging station grant from Biden-Harris administration

The U.S. Department of Transportation gave the city of Troy a $724,912 grant on Friday to install electric vehicle charging stations.

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Alabama Supreme Court allows court-ordered CPA to take over Mabel Amos Trust Fund

Most of the Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Friday a special fiduciary appointed by Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin could temporarily take possession of the Mabel Amos Trust Fund as a lawsuit alleging wrongdoings by Regions Bank and the fund’s board members continues.

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State Rep. Tracy Estes settles misdemeanor domestic violence case

A misdemeanor domestic violence case allegedly involving State Rep. Tracy Estes (R-Winfield), was settled on Thursday with a prosecutor and Christina Estes.

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Nearly 12,000 Alabama students apply for new school choice program

Nearly 7,000 Alabama families have applied for the CHOOSE Act, the state's new Education Savings Account ESA program, after the state opened it up for applications on January 2.

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Britt praises Laken Riley Act clearing procedural hurdle in Senate — ‘An important step forward in making our country safer’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised the Senate’s bipartisan 84-9 vote to advance the Laken Riley Act on Thursday.

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Ivey declares state of emergency in 37 Alabama counties ahead of winter storm

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of an incoming winter storm expected to hit parts of the state this week.

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Tuberville reintroduces legislation repealing Corporate Transparency Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will reintroduce his Repealing Big Brothers Overreach Act in the Senate in the 119th Congress. 

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‘A little bit offensive’ — State Board of VA members oppose likely Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs overhaul legislation

State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) spoke out at a Wednesday meeting against possible legislation in the 2025 session that would change how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is governed.

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AG Marshall on Trump’s immigration plan: ‘Ensure the safety and security of our nation’

Attorney General Steve Marshall and other Republican attorneys general backed President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies on Wednesday.

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ICE places detainer on man accused of leaving scene of accident in Huntsville

Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently placed a detainer on a man accused of leaving the scene of an accident with a personal injury in December. 

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State Rep. Matt Woods only Republican to qualify for State Senate District 5 special election

The Alabama Republican Party announced Tuesday that State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) will serve as the Party’s nominee for the special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama Senate District 5. 

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