Economy
Trump’s election will almost assuredly help boost Alabama’s robust defense industry.
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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
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s 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
- 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
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
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
- 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
State
“People are going to die if it’s not legal,” Margeaux Hartline said. “People are going to do unsavory things to get an abortion.”
Infrastructure
The 26 grants were awarded to 25 local airports in Alabama, amounting to $12,508,131.
Elections
Mary Ryan said the Senate candidate purposefully tried to discredit her story of sexual abuse because it was easier to pretend it didn't happen.
Elections
The Republican primary is scheduled for May 24.
State
Smitherman will take the helm immediately following his appointment becoming effective Saturday, May 21.
Prisons
The two were arrested Tuesday for allegedly not rendering aid when a man became stuck in his cell's automated door and died in April.
Congress
“With inflation at the highest levels we’ve seen in 40 years, this request represents a cut from 2022 enacted levels," Shelby said.
Health
A federal judge is debating whether to grant a preliminary injunction, putting a temporary halt to the law, which went into effect Sunday.
Prisons
There have been at least 15 preventable deaths — suicides, overdoses and homicides — in Alabama prisons so far this year.
Elections
Ivey accused "liberal-run cities" of taking the side of "rioters and street thugs" while "villainizing" officers.