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The CD2 race presents an opportunity for the Alabama Democratic Party. Failure shouldn't be an option.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
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
- Legislature
Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law
Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers opposes SB93 and SB99
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One
Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
- 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
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt’s “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act” passes Senate committee
Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
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
- 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
Opinion | America can no longer identify the bad guys
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
State
The piles of money hauled in from illegal gambling in Alabama are unbelievable.
Courts
The filing by Alabama Always asks a Montgomery County judge to appoint a special master to determine applicant compliance.
Featured Opinion
Anthony Daniels has been here, doing the work, trying hard to make life better for Alabamians. That's why I'd vote for him.
Courts
Blakely, Alabama's longest serving sheriff, will be released after serving just over a year of his three-year sentence.
Featured Opinion
A new bill from Sen. Tim Melson could fix the troubled medical marijuana licensing by doing the most basic thing: following the law.
Legislature
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, would install a new, three-step process for approving integrated licenses.
Elections
The Democratic candidates for the 2nd District agreed on a lot, but provided a refreshingly informed alternative to their Republican counterparts.
Featured Opinion
The only way to make unions seem like the bad guy in a tale of American industry is to lie about them.
Elections
The hour-long debate focused primarily on national issues and featured plenty of rightwing talking points.