Gov. Kay Ivey signs CHOOSE Act school choice program into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation creating a program that would provide eligible families with as much as $7,000 to help pay for private school and $2,000 for homeschooling expenses.
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3 Degree Guarantee: March of Dimes gets $1,350 check
We are starting a new month by handing out another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
Alabama clinic resumes IVF treatments under new law shielding providers from liability
At least one clinic in Alabama has resumed in vitro fertilization treatments after the governor signed a bill into law shielding providers from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Alabama Senator Katie Britt calls Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union
The first-term Alabama Republican delivered a stinging election-year critique of the president while sitting at her own kitchen table in Montgomery.
Alabama Republicans push through anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill, absentee ballot limits
Representatives approved both bills on 75-28 party-line votes after Republicans moved to cut off debate.
Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill, final outlook unclear
If the Senate proposal is approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.
Alabama Senate begins debating lottery, gambling bill
If approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.
1 dead, 2 injured in Autauga County crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tells Action 8 News that the accident happened on Alabama 14 near the 142 mile marker, approximately one mile east of Autaugaville.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Legislature approves school choice bill, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to the CHOOSE Act, Gov. Kay Ivey's education savings account bill.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill protecting in vitro fertilization providers from liability
Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding in vitro fertilization providers from potential legal liability raised by an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Alabama legislation to protect IVF providers moves toward final approval
The House of Representatives voted 81-12 for the bill that now returns to the Alabama Senate.
Sen. Katie Britt prepares for the national stage as she delivers the Republican response to the State of the Union Address
After only a year in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) is wielding her influence — and her blend of experience as a former congressional staffer and mother — to carve out a unique role in the party.
CAMPAIGN 2024: U.S. House District 2 Democratic, Republican primaries heading to runoffs
Both the Democratic and Republican primaries in the newly-redrawn U.S. House District 2 are heading to runoffs.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Montgomery County voters renew tax for schools
Voters in Montgomery County have approved a renewal of a tax to support schools in the county.
CAMPAIGN 2024: State and local election results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Legislative committees approve protect for in vitro fertilization providers
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to shield in vitro fertilization providers from the fallout of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for in vitro fertilization providers
Alabama lawmakers are nearing approval of immunity legislation to shield providers from the fallout of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Interstate 65 chase ends with crash in Prattville
A Montgomery man faces charges after a chase that started on Interstate 65 and ended with a crash in Prattville.
Montgomery man charged in 2023 murder
Police have charged a Montgomery man with a murder from last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Ivey offers reward in Montgomery explosive device investigation
Gov. Kay Ivey is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved with the explosive device that was detonated outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery judge's son has bond hearing on attack charges
The son of Montgomery County Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick has had a bond hearing on charges that he attacked his father, leaving the judge seriously injured.
Teams announced for FCS Kickoff football game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery
Teams have been announced for the 10th annual FCS Kickoff game, to be played at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Women in Blue campaign puts spotlight on Colorectal Cancer Awareness month
During the month of March, twenty Women in Blue will help raise money and awareness about colorectal cancer.
What's Happening: March 1-3
The Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is this weekend's biggest event, but there are also other things to do across the River Region!
