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Lawmakers moved major bills, advanced budgets and set the stage for consequential floor debates as the 2026 session progressed.
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Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Four
Lawmakers moved major bills, advanced budgets and set the stage for consequential floor debates as the 2026 session progressed.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Lawmakers moved major bills, advanced budgets and set the stage for consequential floor debates as the 2026 session progressed.
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As Ivey exits office, Alabama confronts whether voters value competence and steadiness or surrender governance to spectacle and partisan habit.
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Opinion | Kay Ivey set a governing standard Alabama now measures against
As Ivey exits office, Alabama confronts whether voters value competence and steadiness or surrender governance to spectacle and partisan habit.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
As Ivey exits office, Alabama confronts whether voters value competence and steadiness or surrender governance to spectacle and partisan habit.
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The Voice of Alabama Politics examines GOP ballot decisions, residency law, gambling proposals and the broader implications for courts and voters.
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This week on The V: Ballot challenges, gambling proposals and First Amendment
The Voice of Alabama Politics examines GOP ballot decisions, residency law, gambling proposals and the broader implications for courts and voters.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The Voice of Alabama Politics examines GOP ballot decisions, residency law, gambling proposals and the broader implications for courts and voters.
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Five senators demanded clarification after court documents suggested Meta employees knew about potential harm and sex trafficking risks to young users.
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Sen. Britt demands answers from Meta on youth safety allegations
Five senators demanded clarification after court documents suggested Meta employees knew about potential harm and sex trafficking risks to young users.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Five senators demanded clarification after court documents suggested Meta employees knew about potential harm and sex trafficking risks to young users.
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Opinion | Try a little respect
Respect for others was the founding principle of America.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
John Wahl, APLS chair and Republic candidate for lieutenant governor, said Jones' comments were "unhinged."
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Jones vows to remove APLS members if elected governor
John Wahl, APLS chair and Republic candidate for lieutenant governor, said Jones' comments were "unhinged."
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February 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
John Wahl, APLS chair and Republic candidate for lieutenant governor, said Jones' comments were "unhinged."
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A new survey finds high undecided voters, structural advantages for statewide officials and a potential Katie Britt endorsement testing stronger than Trump’s.
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Poll finds Trump endorsements not decisive as Alabama GOP primaries remain wide open
A new survey finds high undecided voters, structural advantages for statewide officials and a potential Katie Britt endorsement testing stronger than Trump’s.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A new survey finds high undecided voters, structural advantages for statewide officials and a potential Katie Britt endorsement testing stronger than Trump’s.
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A crypto loophole threatens community bank deposits, potentially risking $6.6 trillion in funds vital for small businesses and agricultural lending across rural America.
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Opinion | This crypto oversight could cost rural America its lenders
A crypto loophole threatens community bank deposits, potentially risking $6.6 trillion in funds vital for small businesses and agricultural lending across rural America.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
A crypto loophole threatens community bank deposits, potentially risking $6.6 trillion in funds vital for small businesses and agricultural lending across rural America.
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As a ballot challenge looms, Republican candidate Doc Mancuso says party officials should not decide elections behind closed doors.
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Doc Mancuso urges GOP leaders to keep him on House District 7 primary ballot
As a ballot challenge looms, Republican candidate Doc Mancuso says party officials should not decide elections behind closed doors.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
As a ballot challenge looms, Republican candidate Doc Mancuso says party officials should not decide elections behind closed doors.
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Healthcare advocate Dr. Joan Friedlander officially launched her bid last week for the Alabama House, arguing current leaders have ignored citizens' pressing needs.
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Dr. Joan Friedlander launches campaign for Alabama House
Healthcare advocate Dr. Joan Friedlander officially launched her bid last week for the Alabama House, arguing current leaders have ignored citizens' pressing needs.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Healthcare advocate Dr. Joan Friedlander officially launched her bid last week for the Alabama House, arguing current leaders have ignored citizens' pressing needs.
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Representative Terri Sewell secured more than $9.5 million in direct funding for 14 community-driven projects across Alabama's 7th Congressional District.
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Rep. Sewell secures $9.5M in direct funding for local projects
Representative Terri Sewell secured more than $9.5 million in direct funding for 14 community-driven projects across Alabama's 7th Congressional District.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Representative Terri Sewell secured more than $9.5 million in direct funding for 14 community-driven projects across Alabama's 7th Congressional District.
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Governor Kay Ivey announced $15.7 million in grants for 21 industrial sites, completing the third round of the state’s SEEDS program.
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Gov. Ivey announces $15.7M in SEEDS grants
Governor Kay Ivey announced $15.7 million in grants for 21 industrial sites, completing the third round of the state’s SEEDS program.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Governor Kay Ivey announced $15.7 million in grants for 21 industrial sites, completing the third round of the state’s SEEDS program.
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Acting Chair Joan Reynolds praised Republican legislators who led bipartisan work protecting families from rising utility costs and strengthening oversight.
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ALGOP praises utility reform package
Acting Chair Joan Reynolds praised Republican legislators who led bipartisan work protecting families from rising utility costs and strengthening oversight.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Acting Chair Joan Reynolds praised Republican legislators who led bipartisan work protecting families from rising utility costs and strengthening oversight.
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Democrats in Alabama haven't run this many candidates in years.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Democrats in Alabama haven't run this many candidates in years.
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Andrew Sneed outraised the incumbent, Representative Dale Strong, with 100 percent of his funds originating from individual donors not PACs.
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Andrew Sneed outraises Dale Strong in recent reporting
Andrew Sneed outraised the incumbent, Representative Dale Strong, with 100 percent of his funds originating from individual donors not PACs.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Andrew Sneed outraised the incumbent, Representative Dale Strong, with 100 percent of his funds originating from individual donors not PACs.
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Sarah and the other 26 girls deserved better. The least we can do is ensure their deaths lead to real, lasting change.
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Opinion | Why Alabama must pass stricter camp safety laws
Sarah and the other 26 girls deserved better. The least we can do is ensure their deaths lead to real, lasting change.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Sarah and the other 26 girls deserved better. The least we can do is ensure their deaths lead to real, lasting change.
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Lawmakers spoke before the Senate in favor of shielding minors from inappropriate content, requiring parental permission for account creation.
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Alabama Senate passes App Store age verification requirement
The Alabama Senate passed a bill Thursday to mandate that app stores require age verification and parental consent for minors to download apps.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Lawmakers spoke before the Senate in favor of shielding minors from inappropriate content, requiring parental permission for account creation.
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The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.
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Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators
The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.
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Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality.
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Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits
Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality.
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Alabama’s healthcare system is on life support. But the diagnosis is not terminal. And now we have a chance to begin making it better.
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Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s physical and mental healthcare crisis
Alabama’s healthcare system is on life support. But the diagnosis is not terminal. And now we have a chance to begin making it better.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Alabama’s healthcare system is on life support. But the diagnosis is not terminal. And now we have a chance to begin making it better.
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There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs.
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Opinion | The jobs bill no one is talking about
There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs.
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The Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee advanced a bill limiting state environmental rules to federal standards.
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Lawmakers advance bill tying environmental rules to federal standards
The Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee advanced a bill limiting state environmental rules to federal standards.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee advanced a bill limiting state environmental rules to federal standards.
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Many Alabamians were surprised to learn current law does not always require a physician present in the emergency room, prompting a legislative effort.
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Opinion | When seconds matter, Alabamians deserve a physician in the emergency room
Many Alabamians were surprised to learn current law does not always require a physician present in the emergency room, prompting a legislative effort.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Many Alabamians were surprised to learn current law does not always require a physician present in the emergency room, prompting a legislative effort.
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The $20 million tax credit cap for the Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program was fully met just one month after the program opened.
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Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
The $20 million tax credit cap for the Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program was fully met just one month after the program opened.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The $20 million tax credit cap for the Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program was fully met just one month after the program opened.
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The Alabama Retail PAC announced its support for dozens of candidates, including high-profile constitutional offices, who they said recognize retail's vital economic role.
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Alabama Retail PAC announces endorsements for the 2026 election cycle
The Alabama Retail PAC announced its support for dozens of candidates, including high-profile constitutional offices, who they said recognize retail's vital economic role.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The Alabama Retail PAC announced its support for dozens of candidates, including high-profile constitutional offices, who they said recognize retail's vital economic role.
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