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Alabama did improve in 11 of 16 indicators, but still lags behind other states in most categories.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
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
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- 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
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
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Health
Although the BA.5 variant is possibly more infectious, symptoms have been less severe and vaccines still protect against serious illness.
Economy
Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals.
Economy
The most needed jobs include registered nurses and retail workers, two industries heavily affected by the pandemic.
Economy
The officials pointed to a record number of states with unemployment rates below 3 percent and a 43-day streak of declining gas prices.
Economy
Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees.
State
Beginning November 1, 2022, the minimum wage for new SPLC employees will be more than $20 per hour.
Courts
The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents.
Health
The phone line provides early emotional support to anyone who needs a listening ear.
Elections
A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics.