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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
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
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
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
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
- 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
Opinion | How healthcare helped solidify Trump’s landslide victory
Opinion | Stop letting hate hijack Alabama’s Christmas spirit
Opinion | Four actions states are taking to advance apprenticeships
Opinion | Alabama has been hit hard by the opioid crisis
Opinion | Trump’s criminal cases are gone. Democrats are to blame
Economy
Total private average weekly wages remained high at $996.83, an increase of $23.96 over last year.
Congress
Shelby is the longest-serving senator in the history of the state of Alabama, first elected in 1986.
Courts
The lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged the Ashland Housing Authority maintained "largely segregated housing" for low-income communities.
Congress
The Puerto Rico Status Act is a compromise between the sponsors of two bills seeking to resolve Puerto Rico’s territorial status.
State
The USDA's $9.3 million investment will establish an Institute for Rural Partnerships at Auburn University.
State
The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation claims.
Prisons
The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions.
Prisons
Rickey Cunningham was arrested by the ADOC's Law Enforcement Services Division at Donaldson Correctional Facility.
Economy
Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points.
State
A powder inside the letter was later determined to be cellulose powder, a harmless food additive.