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Derek Chen Announces Candidacy for Alabama State Auditor
The State Auditor's role in Alabama primarily involves overseeing the accounting of state property and ensuring that public funds are used appropriately.
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Shark Attack Survivor Lulu Gribbin Visits Alabama Senate
"Lulu is a strong, resilient young lady who continues to encourage and inspire us all.” - Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth
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Alabama House Passes Bill to Support Independent Pharmacies, But Is It Enough?
Despite its passage in the House, some industry experts and pharmacists argue that the bill does not go far enough to curb PBM abuses.
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AL Senate Advances ALFA Health Plan Bill Amid Debate Over Fairness and Consumer Protections
A coalition of healthcare organizations has urged lawmakers to reject the proposal.
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Alabama House Committee Advances Animal Welfare Bill
With its passage through the Agriculture and Forestry Committee, HB149 now moves to the Committee on Rules, where it will be scheduled for further debate.
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USDA Declares 20 Alabama Counties as Disaster Areas Due to Drought
This designation makes farmers in both primary and contiguous counties eligible for emergency loan assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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Alabama House Passes Bill to Cut Sales Tax on Essential Family and Hygiene Products
The legislation applies only to state-level sales tax, meaning local governments can still impose their own taxes unless they choose to opt into the exemption.
Week in Alabama Politics for March 29, 2025
Happy Saturday to you! Here are our top five stories for the past week on ALPolitics.com. Please share this page and ask your friends to subscribe! You can now also find us at AlabamaPolitics.com (it's easier to tell your friends)! Fairhope Library Situation Still Unclear After
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Springville Mayor Pushes for Pay Raise, Faces Backlash from City Council
The controversy stems from Thomas’s push to significantly boost his own salary, despite concerns over the city’s budget and priorities.
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Alabama Officials Move to Dismiss Lawsuit Over DEI Ban
SB 129, enacted in October 2024, prohibits state-funded DEI programs and restricts the teaching of certain topics related to race and gender.
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Hyundai Steel Invests $5.8 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Boom, Boosting Alabama Jobs and Auto Industry
Hyundai Steel's recent announcement of a $5.8 billion investment to construct a state-of-the-art steel plant in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, marks a significant milestone in bolstering American manufacturing and job creation. This initiative is part of Hyundai's broader commitment to invest approximately $20 billion in U.
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Week in Alabama Politics for March 22, 2025
Happy Saturday to you! Here are our top five stories for the past week on ALPolitics.com. Please share this page and ask your friends to subscribe! Bill Would Ban Chemtrails Over AlabamaHB248 Goes Before AL House Committee WednesdayAlabama Politics - News and EventsDr. Bill ChitwoodPost-Election Audit Act Passes AL