Education
Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
- Economy
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
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development
Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director
Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump
Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr.
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
- Opinion
Legislature
Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law.
Courts
The state argued that begging should not be construed as protected free speech.
Local news
The council reappointed Doug Darr, whose initial appointment set off a chain of consequential events at the library.
News
The votes will now be sent to be certified in Congress on Jan. 6.
Legislature
Panelists said making personal relationships with lawmakers and speaking up at public hearings are some of the best opportunities advocates have.
News
The board voted to hire Robert Gourlay, assistant director since 2022, to replace outgoing director Tamara Dean.
Education
Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state.
Legislature
The campaign seeks to bring legislation mandating that at least 85 percent of premiums go directly toward patient treatments.
State
Alabama’s reliance on fees and fines in the justice system creates a vicious cycle for those with the inability to pay, experts said.