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Starbucks and Amazon workers went on strike just before the Christmas holiday.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open field
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
New bill looks to make Election Day state holiday
UA students react to election results, Trump victory
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
- Legislature
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
- Economy
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line
Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
- National
North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers
Sen. Katie Britt joins Senate Judiciary Committee
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
- Education
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
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
- Health
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
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | There’s a solution for Alabama’s education budget shortfalls
Opinion | Creating affordable housing and lowering rent for all of Alabama
Opinion | Some of Alabama’s great political leaders passed away this year
Opinion | Where the Christmas message is most needed
Opinion | Living the true meaning of the season
National
To this point, there is no evidence that there was sufficient voter fraud to have affected the outcome of the election.
Congress
"I cannot adequately express how deeply thankful I am for the confidence my constituents have placed in me over the years,” Roby said.
Congress
President Trump’s rhetoric is inspiring white supremacist and far-right extremists to violence, the SPLC says.
Elections
Pence will be joined by Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, who are seeking re-election.
National
Last-minute attempts by Trump’s legal team failed to convince any court to halt the Electoral College vote.
National
In addition to the term, Cooney was ordered to pay $1,311,904.70 in restitution to the IRS.
Congress
The bipartisan legislation will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit for underserved communities.
National
Based on the certified results last week, Biden and Harris should have a commanding lead when the votes are finally tabulated.
Courts
The state of Alabama was one of 18 states that joined Texas in its bid to have the Supreme Court overturn Biden’s victory.
Congress
The conference report passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 13. It authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities.