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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
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
- Legislature
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House
House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk
Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy
Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families
- 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
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House
Rep. Dale Strong leads hearing on FEMA’s role and disaster response
- Education
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- 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 | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
Opinion | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
Opinion | Bill raising truck weight limits, danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers, taxpayers
Opinion | Nondiscrimination doesn’t violate the First Amendment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers chase shadows instead of solving real problems
Congress
All members of the Alabama congressional delegation sent a letter to Cynthia Brown, chief of the Section of Administration at the Surface Transportation Board.
Congress
Sewell is the lead sponsor of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, which creates a pathway for Medicare to cover new blood tests.
Congress
Jones is respected by lawmakers from both parties and his selection by Biden was well received.
Congress
Both Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, voted against the measure to change Senate rules.
Congress
Laura Stagno, a Birmingham native, will serve as Congressman Carl’s new legislative director.
Congress
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Congress
The former top aide to the House minority leader said he witnessed Brooks cheer from inside a secure location during the deadly attack.
Congress
Brooks, through a spokesman in a January response to APR, said Brooks had "no recollection" of communicating with Ali Alexander.
Congress
Sewell was the lone member of the Alabama delegation to vote in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Congress
Sewell plans to provide specific details on how the bill will help Alabama with some of its most needed infrastructure projects.