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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
- Governor
- Legislature
House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight
Speaker Ledbetter’s week eight legislative update
Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight
Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies
- Economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
- National
Rep. Sewell demands accountability for potential market manipulation
Rep. Strong introduces legislation to study Winter Canola
Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions
Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority
- Education
School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Sewage issues in Lowndes are deplorable, and DEI has nothing to do with fixing them
Opinion | Mack Butler’s chemtrail crusade is pure political cosplay
Opinion | The App Store Accountability Act protects parental rights
Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout
Opinion | Church and State must remain separate
Courts
The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October.
Local news
The decision bolsters the board's current response to book challenges.
Governor
President-elect Donald Trump complained about the flags being flown at half-staff during his inauguration.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers passed a similar bill last year protecting doctors who prescribed off-label medications.
Congress
The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage.
Legislature
Alabama is one of just five states that tax optical aids.
Local news
The library moved 36 books from children’s to Young Adult, apparently including numerous LGBTQ books.
Local news
Citizens calling for a joint library have also been critical of LGBTQ+ materials in youth sections.
State
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.