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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
Elections
Rep. Scott Stadthagen's PAC will encourage voters to spend five seconds filling out a ballot.
Elections
The first amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot, "Aniah's Law" would allow judges to deny bail to people charged with violent Class A Felonies.
Education
But Alabama's test scores in mathematics and reading proficiency are still below the national average.
Economy
One of the most prominent recommendations discussed by the task force was banning the discussion of salary history.
Infrastructure
The Port of Mobile harbor-wide delivered $85 billion in value to the state of Alabama in calendar year 2021.
Education
Sewell will also announce a total of $1,000,000 in federal funding for Alabama State and Alabama A&M.
State
On Friday evening, the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting an event focused on its course for the next 50 years.
National
The vast majority of Republicans, 77 percent, according to the survey, oppose criminalization before fetal viability.
State
The funds are from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Economy
Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 53,800, representing the largest year-to-date growth of 2.6 percent.