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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
- Legislature
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
- Economy
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
- National
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
- Opinion
Local news
Tuscaloosa city councilor and reverend Matthew Wilson recorded an anti-union video for Mercedes.
National
The two Alabama politicians sought to support the former president as he is tried for falsifying business records.
Governor
The Alabama AFL-CIO criticized Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to sign SB231 and effectively ban voluntary recognition of labor unions.
Economy
At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions.
Infrastructure
If signed, SB226 would legalize self-driving cars for personal use and prevent local governments from regulating or taxing them.
Economy
After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW.
Infrastructure
Under the Alabama Department of Transportation's ownership, the Foley Beach Express Bridge will be toll-free.
Economy
One week before the union election, the UAW filed additional charges against Mercedes with the National Labor Relations Board.
Courts
In 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that preliminary hearings are not required before civil forfeiture.