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The state’s low vaccination rate and high rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are primary factors.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
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
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- Economy
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
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
- National
Sen. Tuberville warns GOP colleagues looking to block Gaetz, other Trump appointments
Rep. Sewell celebrates major infrastructure improvements in Alabama
Rep. Sewell cosponsors bill to improve access to prenatal care for military families
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
- Education
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
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
- Health
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
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Health
Kids who are being hospitalized are younger and sicker than those who contracted the original virus.
Education
The civil rights organization renewed its call for schools to rename after the fourth anniversary of Charlottesville.
Economy
Officials exchange tax breaks for long-term benefits, but the state does so without letting taxpayers know as much as other states do.
State
Transform Alabama wants its storytelling project to connect today’s activists to the state’s long history of movement foot soldiers.
National
The Department of Commerce says it's looking to fund economic growth in communities that need it the most.
Health
The delta variant has Alabama on track to match its worst month for infections and hospitalizations.
State
The organization likened a recent slur by a Tarrant city councilman to incidents targeting members of Congress and lawmakers in other states.
Health
The university system pledges to do everything it can to encourage students to get the shot.
Elections
The Alabama Election Protection Network says changes to congressional districts will take time. Local redistricting might be a different story.