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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
Prisons
The SPLC said the strike "demonstrates the understandable frustration of those incarcerated and their desire to be heard."
Governor
Alabama has the largest number of HBCUs in the nation.
National
The White House is among a chorus of state and national figures speaking out against the senator's comments.
National
As Tuberville remains silent, the criticism of his racist remarks grows and an odd defense emerges.
Elections
Lee County Commission candidate Lance Farrar said he is being unfairly blocked from attending commission meetings.
Courts
Federal Judge Myron Thompson questioned Secretary Merrill's motivations in denying GBM the voter registration records.
Economy
Thirty percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
Courts
SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws.
Elections
Ten amendments and a constitutional proposal seek to change and update the Alabama Constitution.
Prisons
A video showed a correctional officer beating a 44-year-old incarcerated individual on the roof of Elmore Correctional Facility.