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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
Decisions made by the NFIB FedPAC are managed by a member-driven grassroots evaluation.
Prisons
Medication is arriving late for many individuals at correctional facilities due, in part, to the general strike and protest.
Prisons
An incarcerated individual formerly at North Alabama Work Release Center alleges he was transported to Limestone County Correctional facility to work against his will.
Courts
Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, carried the redistricting legislation in the House last year.
Environment
Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state.
Governor
The Alabama Governor’s Office has released a new round of state appointments, with each made effective immediately.
State
Ivey said the rule's adoption is a win for religious liberty.
Infrastructure
The awarded money is going to 11 different projects across the state.
Prisons
Facilities have switched to two meals a day as a result of the general strike and protest launched by incarcerated individuals on Monday.
Prisons
The official tally of confirmed deaths at the facility since June of 2021 is 24 individuals.