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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
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
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
- Economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
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
- 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
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
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
- Opinion
Courts
The case began when the AG's office improperly froze the bank account of Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's brother.
Prisons
Birmingham attorney Matthew A. Bailey said clients he was once confident would be granted parole are now a "coin toss."
Prisons
Jason Wade Means, 42, was pronounced dead after being found in his dorm on Saturday.
Prisons
The DOJ attorneys conducted interviews with incarcerated individuals on their conditions and treatment within the facility.
Corruption
The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior.
Economy
The monthly total of online job ads for September 2022 is down 8.1 percent versus the previous month.
Elections
Manufacture Alabama, on Tuesday, said they were “proud" to support Givhan for re-election.
Elections
Nov. 1 is the last day that absentee ballot applications returned by mail can be received.
Congress
The deadline to apply is Friday, December 2, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Governor
The appointments to several state boards and a judgeship are effective immediately.