Alabama Politics
A push to fully eliminate Alabama’s remaining grocery tax has moved from a fringe Democratic proposal to a talking point across both parties’ 2026 campaigns.
Alabama Reflector
Sabato’s Crystal Ball downgraded the AL-02 race from “Likely Republican” to “Leans Republican,” citing polling showing incumbent Shomari Figures tied with challenger Rhett Marques.
Alabama Political Reporter
Alabama Education
Auburn’s Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition 2% for in-state students and 5% for out-of-state students beginning fall 2027.
Alabama Reflector
The commission approved its first-ever charter school merger along with renewal applications for two existing charter institutions.
Alabama Reflector
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved 18 new academic programs and reported preliminary fall 2026 enrollment growth of 2.4% (about 6,600 more students) across the state’s public colleges and universities.
Alabama Political Reporter
Economic Development
State and local partners are directing nearly $4 million in federal grants toward job training and skilled-trades career development, including a reentry program, along the Gulf Coast.
Alabama Political Reporter
Rural Health
The Haleyville hospital received nearly $491,000 through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program to expand telehealth services and add transportation assistance for Winston County patients.
Alabama Political Reporter
Editor’s Note: Compiled by Artificial Intelligence from Alabama news sources for the Bibb Voice.
