Education
The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says.
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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
On National Rural Health Day, Sewell introduced bipartisan legislation to expand and fund a federal grant program supporting rural hospitals.
Congress
Tuberville argued that Stabenow’s proposal is partisan and fails to increase reference prices used to calculate federal subsidies by enough.
Economy
Unions said captive audience meetings were partially responsible for losses at the Amazon location in Bessemer and the Mercedes plant.
Congress
Britt’s Saturday letter demands information about a fired FEMA employee who told staff to skip homes with Trump signs.
Economy
An NLRB judge ruled Amazon violated the law by confiscating union materials, surveilling employees, and threatening plant closure.
Elections
NRTWC mailers ask if Figures will “side with the union bosses” and praise Dobson for “total opposition to forced unionism.”
Elections
“All four of our cases on voting rights issues in Alabama will continue” after election day, Jess Unger says.
Elections
The executive director of Alabama Arise argues that the proposed policies would “increase quality of life in rural areas.”
Congress
On average, Alabama’s incumbent members of Congress raised more money from PACs than individual donors in the third quarter.