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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House
House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk
Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy
Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House
Rep. Dale Strong leads hearing on FEMA’s role and disaster response
- Education
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
Opinion | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
Opinion | Bill raising truck weight limits, danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers, taxpayers
Opinion | Nondiscrimination doesn’t violate the First Amendment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers chase shadows instead of solving real problems
Featured Opinion
Astonishingly, the Court of Criminal Appeals was able to uphold 11 counts of former Speaker Mike Hubbard’s 12 count conviction while opening a door...
News
During a recent presser, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spoke briefly about the possibility of a state lottery. In usual fashion, she committed to letting...
Featured Opinion
Women’s Equality Day came and went on Sunday with little to no fanfare. Each year August 26 is set aside to commemorate the anniversary...
Featured Opinion
According to Real Clear Politics, Democrats in Alabama have little chance of making progress in November’s general election because the Republican brand is so...
News
With the changes at the Business Council of Alabama come a once in a generation opportunity to rebuild a, “stronger BCA and a better...
Featured Opinion
From the Capitol to the State House, from the business community to the halls of education, there is an urgent need for Alabama leaders...
News
A motion to compel disgraced former Gov. Robert Bentley to provide donors and contributions to the political nonprofit that paid his girlfriend was filed...
Elections
During the runoff in the recent Republican Attorney General’s race, the question of whether an out-of-state Political Action Committee can donate to a candidate...
Elections
It’s difficult to imagine that Gov. Kay Ivey is fully aware of the distortions and lies being told by her campaign, according to several...