Congress
Sewell’s office warned that failure to raise or suspend the debt limit would be catastrophic and the first default in U.S. history.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
- Health
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
Opinion | Trump’s criminal cases are gone. Democrats are to blame
Opinion | An Alabama town has its asset frozen because our gambling laws are ridiculous
Opinion | Greg Reed: A tribute to Senate District 5
Opinion | America has trouble coming
Opinion | Clearing up a few gambling questions after the Birmingham Racecourse sale
Congress
Barry Moore and Mo Brooks both voted against suspending the debt ceiling until after the 2022 midterm elections.
Governor
Ivey said the prison crisis is not the fault of any one administration, but is due to “decades upon decades of neglect.”
Local news
Mobile City Council President Rev. Levan Manzie died unexpectedly.
Congress
He called for President Biden’s nominees to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to appear before the Homeland Security Committee
Elections
SD12 is currently represented by former Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who is not running for re-election.
Legislature
Bait, equipment and materials used by the commercial fishing industry would be exempt from both sales and use taxes under Brown’s legislation.
Elections
Barry Moore kicked off his campaign with an event on his farm in Enterprise.
Elections
Nugent endorsed conservative businesswoman Jessica Fair Taylor while attending his Constitution Day celebration in Centreville, Michigan.
Elections
Shelby County attorney Jeffrey Brumlow announced his candidacy for the Republican primary for district judge of Shelby County.