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Gov. Kay Ivey was among state leaders at the grand opening of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center on Wednesday.

The Wedowee Utilities Board unanimously approved the termination of the employment of bookkeeper Brenda Boone during a meeting held on Wednesday.

Montgomery City Councilman Ed Grimes said on Wednesday he supports recently-filed legislation setting minimum staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery.

The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee took up and passed Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle's (R-Mobile) bill authorizing appointees to remove and replace their appointments to boards and commissions.

The House County and Municipal Government Committee gave a bill giving local control over library board appointments and removals a favorable report, with two amendments.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has secured another major endorsement in his campaign to become Alabama's next U.S. Senator.

The House Health Committee approved a bill by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) to strengthen a seafood labeling law. In Alabama, restaurants must disclose the country of origin for certain seafood to customers.

The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced on Wednesday that State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) has been elected House majority leader for the remainder of the quadrennium after State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from the post to seek election as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

During Tuesday's broadcast of Talk 99.5 FM's "Leland Live," Jeff Brumlow, a board member with Central Alabama Water, spoke with fill-in host Apryl Marie Fogel about the new water works board.

The Alabama House Ways and Means Education committee passed multiple bills on Wednesday that would allow activity from nonprofit programs to be tax-exempt.

On Wednesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall argued that sanctuary state laws have been largely to blame for the violent disorder in many major cities.

Following a unanimous vote from the Huntsville City Board of Education, a new policy has been enacted in the North Alabama school system, requiring video and audio cameras in special education classrooms to record students during school hours when present.

A bill restricting an agency from passing environmental protection rules more stringent than the federal law or regulation is headed to the governor’s desk.

State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) celebrated the House passage of a bill on Tuesday that would expand screening access for breast cancer.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation by State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) exempting some K-12  construction projects from some Division of Construction Management (DCM) inspections and requirements.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed the Highway Fairness Act on Tuesday.

ALEC has released its 2026 edition of the Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment giving AL a B+.

Mobile Pastor Travis Johnson had harsh words following the news that State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from his majority leader position.

Lakethia Wilkins, a Pickens County fourth-grade teacher, was arrested on charges of child pornography and using her position for personal gain. The Aliceville Elementary School teacher's arrest is the fourth teacher arrest in Pickens County in 3 weeks.

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) officially resigned as majority leader on Tuesday, sources confirm.

The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee held a public hearing on legislation setting staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery and Huntsville.

The Alabama House passed a bill on Tuesday to establish safety plans for summer camps across the state.

Mobile police released more information about two separate shootings that occurred at the same time on Sunday.

Another Mardi Gras is on the verge of wrapping up, and as per tradition, the Comic Cowboys take the stage in downtown Mobile on Fat Tuesday, the last day of the Carnival season.

On Monday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) discussed a controversial Public Service Commission (PSC) bill ending popular election to the body, arguing residents of Alabama need more time to weigh in on the issue before any future legislative action.

Interim House Majority Leader Chip Brown (R - Hollinger’s Island) announced on Monday that he has filed legislation that “further strengthens Alabama’s existing seafood labeling law and forces restaurants to comply with its provisions or face severe penalties.”

Legislation by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) would change how some vacancies of the office of Lieutenant Governor would be filled.