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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 company has failed to meet court-mandated levels of mental health care staff in ADOC’s correctional facilities.
Economy
The impact of the state's tourism industry has more than doubled in size over the past decade.
Public safety
The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime.
Infrastructure
The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Economy
84 new full-time positions will pay an average annual salary of nearly $42,500.
State
In 2021, the Alabama state legislature approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana and create the AMCC.
Elections
Alabama Forward is among 36 organizations to receive funding through the program to increase civic engagement as the general election approaches.
Elections
Last Week, Blanchard asked a Montgomery County Circuit Court handling the case to withdraw her from the litigation.
Health
The funds will create a maternal health task force to address the most pressing maternal health needs and address disparities in health outcomes.
News
The grant will be used for Enroll Alabama, AIDS Alabama’s health care navigator program.