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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
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
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
- National
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
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
- 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 | Trump’s criminal cases are gone. Democrats are to blame
Opinion | An Alabama town has its asset frozen because our gambling laws are ridiculous
Opinion | Greg Reed: A tribute to Senate District 5
Opinion | America has trouble coming
Opinion | Clearing up a few gambling questions after the Birmingham Racecourse sale
Elections
Alabama utilizes paper ballots and optical scanners, limits mail-in ballots and has no early voting.
Congress
Sen. Katie Britt is calling for the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act as her accused killer's trial begins.
Elections
Alabamians will vote on an amendment that would allow Franklin County School Board to manage school lands and retain all revenue.
State
Gov. Kay Ivey and ADECA announced the funding on Wednesday, provided by the Emergency Solutions Grant Program.
Prisons
Board of Pardons and Paroles member Darryl Littleton spoke to the Alabama Commission on Reentry about the positive impacts of PREP.
National
Marshall joined a coalition that praised Columbia for resisting demands to divest from Israel, asking them to "hold the line."
Local news
Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.
State
Alabama introduced three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which allow for an anonymous surrender of infants without fear of prosecution or shame.
Environment
The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives.