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Former President Donald J. Trump has been acquitted following a Senate impeachment trial, although this one came after his term of office.

Gov. Ivey appointed eight members to serve on the Alabama Workforce Development Board, which oversees the state’s...

While the first two weeks of the Alabama Legislature’s 2021 regular session featured three priority, pro-jobs bills being enacted into law, there was also another major piece of news important to businesses that occurred outside of the legislative process — but still in Montgomery. Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) on Wednesday announced that he has […]

Friday marked an important milestone in increasing Alabama's competitiveness in the rapidly evolving 21st century economy.

Sen. Richard Shelby will continue to serve as the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittee on Defense.

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed into law three priority bills passed this week by the Alabama Legislature: HB 170, HB 192 and SB 30.

The Alabama Senate on Thursday unanimously gave final passage to HB 231, sending the bill to Governor Kay Ivey's desk.

UAB named nation's best employer by Forbes

Forbes this week named UAB as America's best large employer, topping an impressive list of more than 500 public and private corporations...

The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed SB 126 as amended, moving the measure one-step away from the governor's desk.

The Alabama Senate on Thursday discussed SB 214, a bill by Senator Del Marsh that would legalize casino gaming and institute a lottery.

MONTGOMERY — The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has expressed its appreciation to the Alabama Legislature following two priority pieces of legislation that will help the state’s economy bounce back from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislature on Wednesday gave final passage to HB 170 and HB 192. HB 170, among other tax reform […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Wednesday met for the fifth day of its 2021 regular session. The House convened at 1:00 p.m. and met for a brief time, mainly to open the journal for the introduction of bills and to receive committee reports. The Senate gaveled in at 4:00 p.m. and met for just […]

MONTGOMERY — Fireworks flew during the Senate Committee on Education Policy’s meeting on Wednesday afternoon during debate of SB 12, which would mandate the playing of the national anthem at least once per week in public school classrooms and at most school sporting contests. Sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa), SB 12 — if passed […]

The Senate Tourism Committee gave a favorable report to SB 214, the bill that would legalize casino gaming and sports betting in Alabama.

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined other attorneys general in sending a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to reverse...

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday met for the fourth day of its 2021 regular session. The House convened at 1:00 p.m. and met for about four hours. The Senate convened at 2:00 p.m. and adjourned by 3:30 p.m. Both chambers worked through respective special order calendars. Here is a breakdown of the day’s […]

Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville voted against former President Donald Trump being the subject of a court of impeachment...

State Senator Del Marsh introduced a bill that would legalize casino gaming and sports betting and institute a lottery in Alabama.

Candidates from both parties have started circling the waters in the nascent race to succeed Alabama's longest serving senator.

Legislators return to the State House on Tuesday for the fourth day of the 2021 regular session.

HomeTown Lenders' Birmingham branch wanted to not only give back to the community, but also bring local residents together in the trying time.

The Alabama Coal Association on Monday announced its expansion and rebranding as the Alabama Mining Association (AMA).

Prominent Alabama leaders are reacting to Senator Richard Shelby's announcement that he will not seek reelection to a seventh term in 2022.

U.S. Senator Richard C. Shelby (R-AL) announced he will not seek reelection in 2022. His current term is set to expire on January 3, 2023.