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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sens. Britt and Tuberville co-sponsor bill to repeal methane tax
Police: Trump’s pardons of Jan. 6 rioters means “politics more important than policing”
Trump ends program to lower prescription prices, make disease therapy available
Sen. Britt’s landmark immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
Alabama Republicans celebrate Trump inauguration
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
- Opinion
Local news
Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran communicator Marie Sutton as public information officer for the city of Birmingham.
Local news
The groups say Gadsden has failed to maintain its wastewater system for years, resulting in sewage overflows.
Municipal elections
Lifelong Gadsden native and former elected official Craig Ford has announced his candidacy for mayor.
Local news
Woodfin has announced co-chairs for the transition team that will help frame his second term as mayor.
Local news
Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries.
Local news
The economic mobility initiative will soon launch a national search for a new executive director.
Local news
All appointments will become effective Nov. 23.
Local news
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran city attorney Melissa Smiley as chief accountability officer.
Local news
Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month.
Local news
John Meredith was a unanimous choice for new council president.