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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen announces bid for Alabama Lt. Governor in 2026
BCA endorses Matt Woods in Senate District 5 special election
Tuscaloosa’s District 1 City Council race heats up
SPLC report: Extremist rhetoric infiltrates mainstream 2024 campaigns
Matt Woods named GOP nominee for Senate District 5
- 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
Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance
Alabama House passes Safe Alabama Package to boost law enforcement
Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee approve bills to renew existence
Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate
- Economy
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
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Sen. Britt praises Trump’s executive order expanding IVF access
Sens. Tuberville, Britt call for end to federal estate tax
Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
- Education
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
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
- 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 | Legislator votes to abolish his own county
Opinion | Trapped in a hall of mirrors: How lies distort our reality
Opinion | Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer
Opinion | The aspirations of stupidity are killing us
Opinion | Restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Municipal elections
Democrat Larry Stoudemire said a petition submitted to add an independent candidate to the ballot is rife with fraudulent or ineligible signatures.
Local news
Birmingham's homicides have surged in 2024, passing last year's total with a month and a half left in the year.
Local news
A pattern of armed robberies has rocked the community in recent months.
Local news
Anderson, originally from LaGrange, Georgia, brings over 15 years of experience in municipal leadership.
Local news
The move is in response to security flaws seen in certain Hyundai and Kia models manufactured from 2011 to 2022.
Local news
Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.
Municipal elections
The senator, who previously served as a Mobile councilwoman, is also reportedly considering a run after receiving calls encouraging her.
Local news
The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides.
Local news
After 30 years in the Montgomery DA's office, Daryl Bailey's last day will be Tuesday.
Local news
A new PAC has been formed in Montgomery to push back against board members who pushed out a popular superintendent.