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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
- Governor
- Legislature
House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight
Speaker Ledbetter’s week eight legislative update
Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight
Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies
- Economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
- National
Rep. Sewell demands accountability for potential market manipulation
Rep. Strong introduces legislation to study Winter Canola
Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions
Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority
- Education
School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Sewage issues in Lowndes are deplorable, and DEI has nothing to do with fixing them
Opinion | Mack Butler’s chemtrail crusade is pure political cosplay
Opinion | The App Store Accountability Act protects parental rights
Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout
Opinion | Church and State must remain separate
News
In states where sports betting is legal, the numbers speak volumes. Americans legally bet over $100 billion on sports in 2023.
Elections
Alabama’s 2026 gubernatorial race promises to be one of the most dynamic in recent history.
Featured Opinion
As Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
News
A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with Thompson’s death.
News
Residents have reported discolored, foul-smelling water flowing through their taps.
Featured Opinion
Let’s be honest. Public schools aren’t failing Alabama’s children. Alabama’s leadership is failing public schools.
Featured Opinion
If this sounds extreme, just remember: absurdity is in the eye of the beholder.
News
This critical guide provides tools to address and mitigate the influence of extremist ideologies on young people.
News
If Alabama truly dares to defend its rights, it must begin with the rights of its women.