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A website that tracks open records requests shows how Alabama's impotent laws can be manipulated to deter citizen access.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
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
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
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
Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education
Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session
- 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, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
Sen. Britt reintroduces Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
Rep. Sewell questions IRS on Elon Musk’s access to Americans’ private information
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
- 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 | 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
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Courts
In a deposition in his election challenge, David Cole couldn't recall spending a single night or eating a meal at his residence of record.
News
An event designed to teach children about consent and bodily autonomy was rescheduled after complaints, threats.
Party politics
The new ADP bylaws abolished several minority caucuses, returning vast power over the party to the Alabama Democratic Conference.
Featured Opinion
Tuberville is the embodiment of everything wrong with Alabama politics and Alabama voters.
Courts
Cole is set to be deposed in Montgomery on Wednesday in a residency challenge to his election in House District 10.
Courts
Cole's ALGOP colleagues declined to bail him out through legislation, removing a provision that would have changed election laws.
Party politics
ADP chair Randy Kelley and vice-chair Tabitha Isner gave vastly different views on last Saturday's executive committee meeting.
Legislature
With little fanfare, lawmakers passed legislation that ends a practice that has been deemed an illegal scam in other states.
Legislature
Republican officials said last year that they would not pursue criminal cases against women, but would instead focus on providers.