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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
- National
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
Britt dispels social media rumor that she voted against Rick Scott
- Education
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
- Health
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
Opinion | Clearing up a few gambling questions after the Birmingham Racecourse sale
Opinion | The Trump triumph
Opinion | Am I my brother’s keeper?
Opinion | Birmingham Racecourse sale may be good news for gambling legislation, employees
Opinion | Only in politics could fairness be considered a disadvantage
Featured Opinion
"Lawmakers should make themselves familiar with the issues involving transgender teens."
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"I wonder why the Alabama Legislature has to be so mean, so full of hate."
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"Stopping straight-party voting is a good start. Let’s see it happen."
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"Alabama has never had a public school as progressive as the Magic City Acceptance Academy."
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"Health policy should be left up to the physicians and scientists, not a panel of lay people who might have political motivations."
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"In a last-ditch effort, they yelled 'fire!' in a crowded theater. There must be consequences for that."
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"Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville should keep his mouth closed," writes columnist Joey Kennedy.
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"Brooks continually embarrasses Alabama. It’s his superpower."
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"Tomorrow is another day. Hell, it’s another year. It’ll start like 2020 ended, but there is hope."