State
Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
- Economy
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
- Education
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
State
62 percent of those who took the test scored at or above the silver level of workforce readiness.
Public safety
Ivey awarded grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.
State
“We will not stand for this," one library associate said.
State
Two grants totaling $54,596 went to a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and care to victims.
National
The organization is dedicated to helping municipal leaders build better communities.
Courts
Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation.
Prisons
Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024.
Congress
"All TikTok has to do to remain operational in the United States is divest from its Chinese-owned parent company," Sewell said.
Elections
Experts have warned of the negative consequences this could have for voting rights and safety and security of our elections.
Congress
Sewell introduced the legislation to provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients.