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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama dog owners have less than three weeks to prepare for a new animal welfare law that establishes statewide requirements for dogs …
Alabama’s New Dog Welfare Law Takes Effect October 1: What Alabama Dog Owners Need To Know Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map drawn by the Alabama Legislature for the 2026 …
U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Own Decision, Allows Alabama to Use 2023 Congressional District Map Courts Declared Discriminatory. Here’s all you need to know. Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A three-judge federal panel has blocked Alabama from using a congressional redistricting plan that Republicans hoped would reshape one of the state’s key U.S. …
Federal Court again Blocks Alabama Congressional Map it Declared Discriminatory as Redistricting Battle Heads Back to Supreme Court for Fourth Time Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle Montgomery—Several hundred to an estimated 1,000 demonstrators gathered peacefully Monday afternoon outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery, protesting a special legislative session called …
Crowds of Peaceful Protesters Descend Upon State House to Make Their Voices Heard as Alabama’s Redistricting Fight Intensifies Read More
Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY—Governor Kay Ivey has signed a series of bills into law aimed at expanding education, employment, and financial benefits for Alabama military members, veterans, and their families. …
Ivey Signs Package of Bills Expanding Benefits for Military Members, Veterans, and thier Families Read More
Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY — Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law, establishing a new income tax deduction for certain overtime earnings and temporarily suspending the state’s …
Ivey Signs Bill Providing Overtime Tax Deduction, Temporary Grocery Tax Relief into Law Read More
Dale County Chronicle Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a package of bills into law focused on healthcare delivery, emergency medical services, preventive screenings, and public health regulations across …
Ivey Signs Series of Public Health Bills Into Law, Including One Restricting SNAP Food Purchase Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle Kay Ivey on Monday signed into law a new measure requiring post-election audits across Alabama, a move state leaders say will strengthen transparency and …
Ivey Signs Post-Election Audit Bill into Law; Supporters Say It Will Boost Confidence In Alabama Elections Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle On Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed the first major animal protection law seen in 26 years. With her signature, “Beau’s Law” finalized legislation …
Alabama Enacts Beau’s Law, the First Major Animal Protection Law Enacted in 26 Years Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Senate Bill 99 into law, requiring certain public schools in Alabama to display the Ten Commandments along with …
Ivey Signs Bill Requiring Ten Commandments Displayed in Schools Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY — Kay Ivey has signed into law Alabama’s General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, enacting a combined …
Ivey Signs General Fund and Education Budgets Into Law Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A recent federal court decision allowing Alabama Power to continue charging fees to customers with rooftop solar panels comes as state lawmakers consider new …
Solar Power Faces Double Challenges in Alabama from Courts, Legislature Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 149 into law, establishing a new pathway for military veterans to serve in Alabama …
Governor Ivey Signs Bill Creating New Teaching Pathway for Military Veterans Read More
The Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce will host a light breakfast with local state legislators, offering community members an opportunity to hear updates and insights on issues affecting the region. …
Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Event with Area’s State Legislators Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow city councils and county commissions to remove members of local library …
Alabama Senate Approves Controversial Bill Allowing Removal of Public Library Board Members; Bill Now Heads to State House for Vote Read More