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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
Jeffery Baldwin, a warden at Elmore Correctional Facility, was arrested in Cullman on Aug. 30 for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Prisons
Charles Eugene Fortenberry, 74, who was serving a life sentence, died in hospice care Sunday.
Health
The VA is allowing abortions to be provided even in states that have made the procedure illegal.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey holds a strong advantage in available funds over Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers.
Elections
John Sophocleus said he would uphold and apply the U.S. Constitution without regard to lobbyists.
Elections
There are approximately 1,980 polling places across the State of Alabama that must be staffed each election cycle.
Health
UAB vaccine expert Dr. Paul Goepfert said the new boosters give recipients their best chance to avoid infection and hospitalizations.
Health
The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests reported to ADPH is now 19.4 percent, the lowest state positivity rate since mid-June.
State
VA officials said they felt compelled to offer the services for the first time to protect their beneficiaries and employees.
State
The Mobile-based Drive Electric Alabama chapter participated in the Gulf Coast Motor Show on Saturday at The Grounds in Mobile.