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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for secretary of state
Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
- Legislature
House Judiciary Committee passes amended version of bill expanding immunity for cops
Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees
House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill
Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board
Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts
Rep. Sewell introduces the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0
Tuberville introduces legislation to overhaul NIAID, attacks former director Anthony Fauci
Rep. Sewell votes no on House Republicans’ budget proposal
Rep. Sewell pushes back on DOGE actions, warns that voters are very unhappy
- Education
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Bill over medical cannabis licensing process, limiting AMCC is the right step
Opinion | Governor Jim Folsom Jr. has a legacy
Opinion | A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets
Opinion | Empowering local economies: the critical role of community banks
Opinion | School threats are a serious matter and should be treated as such
National
Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state.
Legislature
The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history.
Education
The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts."
Courts
Alabama's redistricting case is heading to court again, fighting for fair representation for Black voters.
Health
One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system.
President
President Donald Trump’s Jan. 28 executive order aims to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Health
Planned Parenthood operates only one clinic in Alabama, located in Birmingham.
Legislature
Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start.
Environment
Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks.