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APR spoke with two baristas about their experiences at the Huntsville Starbucks location and why they want to unionize.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income
Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville
Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Ten
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
- Economy
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- National
Court challenges Alabama statute barring sex offenders from living with their children
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
- Education
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Opinion | The bureaucracy you should really hate
Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
Opinion | Our legislators are not doing their jobs
Opinion | Workers Memorial Day reminds us to remember the dead and fight for the living
Health
The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey anonymously tracks teen sexual and mental health. Why Alabama opted out isn't clear.
Education
John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.
State
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday officially set two presentation days for applicants.
State
The agenda for the event highlights some notable expectations for the upcoming session.
National
Submissions must be received by Rep. Sewell’s Birmingham office by U.S. mail and postmarked no later than Saturday, Nov. 18.
Congress
The CR funds the federal government at current levels through Jan. 19 for certain agencies and Feb. 2 for others.
State
Members hope to be able to speak with those who are raising grandchildren either formally through the DHR system or informally.
Local news
Mobile's mayor announced an immediate ban on most pre-dawn search warrants and a call for a comprehensive review of MPD policies.
State
It will be up to the agency’s executive board whether to follow through on withdrawing from the ALA.
Education
A trio of Stillman College professors was awarded a $150,000 grant as part of Mozilla's Responsible Computing Challenge.