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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Mailers highlight potential effects of 2nd District race on national labor law
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl to Join Trump’s election night watch party
BCA endorses Rich Anderson for Court of Criminal Appeals
Obama officially endorses Figures in CD2 race, records message for Alabama voters
U.S. House minority leader Jeffries rallies for Figures
- Governor
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
Gov. Ivey ousts VA commissioner after board defies her
Ivey calls meeting to consider immediate removal of Veterans commissioner
Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide traffic safety training to prosecutors, law enforcement
- Legislature
Proposed constitutional amendment would require public schools to play the national anthem
Lawmaker will seek to raise Alabama’s age of medical majority
Rep. Matt Simpson donates $200,000 to Eastern Shore schools
Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low approval rates
Montgomery Pride leads LGBTQ+ march on capitol
- Economy
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning”
- National
Britt calls on Biden to negotiate with China to reinstate foreign adoptions program
Alabama AG praises Columbia’s stance against Israel divestment
Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs
Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action
Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate
- Education
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
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
- 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
Opinion
There is nothing more important that we can do than graduate our students ready for the next step.
Opinion
Closing the gap between the college and career readiness rate and the graduation rate is important to families across Alabama.
Education
This success of the FAFSA completion policy reminds us once again that leadership matters.
Opinion
"Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two...
Opinion
"These efforts to improve and coordinate our education and workforce training programs have received national acclaim."
Opinion
This time of uncertainty for the unemployed and underemployed is a desperate struggle, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. It...
Opinion
The human toll of COVID-19 is unprecedented in Alabama, and businesses of all sizes have taken a shellacking due to the pandemic. As such,...