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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
- Economy
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
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development
Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director
Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump
Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr.
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
- Opinion
Party politics
Pushing back on comments from Doug Jones, state Dem chair Randy Kelley said the party's in great shape.
State
The commission reallocated opioid settlement funds for treatment programs, expanding services and improving access to care.
Environment
Each area of the state was reported as abnormally dry, while north and southwest Alabama faced severe or extreme drought.
President
Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals who were serving the remainder of their sentences in home confinement.
Congress
The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers.
Governor
The appointments include a mix of new appointees and reappointments to ensure continuity and innovation.
Governor
The governors pledged their full support for Trump’s plans to deport individuals they described as threats to public safety and national security.
Congress
Britt voiced concerns with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling reform "an immediate priority for next congress"
Congress
"The American people are scared to death of the FBI. They’ve been weaponized," Tuberville claimed.
Congress
The legislation, authorizing $895.2 billion in defense spending, emphasizes enhancing the quality of life for service members.