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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
- Legislature
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
- Economy
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
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
- National
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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
- Health
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
- Opinion
Economy
On Saturday, over a hundred attendees flocked to a Birmingham church to learn about labor organizing in the South.
Economy
Two years after Starbucks locations in Birmingham and Scottsboro unionized, workers may finally see a first contract by year-end.
Economy
Kalm is InvestAL’s largest and first life science investment to date.
Economy
Top jobs in Alabama included registered nurses, retail salespersons, and supervisors of retail sales workers.
Economy
North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians.
Economy
Former Retailers of the Year chose three Alabama Retailer of the Year winners based on annual sales volume.
Economy
The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people.
Economy
The state’s housing market showed signs of cooling in August, but remains robust, especially with recent economic developments.
Economy
If ratified, the contracts will be made official and go into effect.
Economy
The report provides comprehensive insights into the industry's growth and its far-reaching effects on the state's economy.