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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election
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
- 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
SB84 seeks to authorize Alfa health plans for members
ACCA warns bill raising axle weight limits could “undo” Rebuild Alabama progress
Alabama cities could raise their local minimum wage under proposed law
Bill to ease occupational license restrictions for inmates passes committee
Rep. Jim Hill introduces Speedy Trial Act in attempt to fix court backlogs
- 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
Sens. Britt, Tuberville celebrate confirmation of controversial FBI Director Kash Patel
Rep. Moore hires new communications director
DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama
Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security
Sen. Britt praises Trump’s executive order expanding IVF access
- 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 | A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets
Opinion | Empowering local economies: the critical role of community banks
Opinion | School threats are a serious matter and should be treated as such
Opinion | Alabama’s Ten Commandment’s bill: A power grab disguised as faith
Opinion | The government waste has been found
Governor
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington and Gov. Kay Ivey’s Minority Affairs Director Nichelle Nix were among 350 guests selected to attend a...
Courts
Friday, the Randolph County grand jury returned forty counts against former Randolph County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy William “Billy” Lane. Lane was indicted on...
Governor
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, for several counties due to...
News
The editor and publisher of a small town newspaper who called for the resurgence of the KKK and for the lynching of Democratic politicians...
Governor
Alabamians are split on whether to raise the state’s gas tax to fund investments in road and bridge infrastructure. A poll conducted Feb. 8...
Elections
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he was running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. If Byrne is running...
Economy
A report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says states and localities can improve residents’ health by investing more in education, the...
Legislature
Tuesday, the Alabama League of Municipalities presented their 2019 legislative agenda to the state press corps in Montgomery. Ken Smith has been the Executive...
National
Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, applauded the Appalachian Regional Commission announcement of a grant for the West Alabama Chamber Foundation’s West Alabama Works...
News
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced Tuesday the newly appointed members of the Probate Judges’ Advisory Council. The council works with Secretary Merrill...