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
Elections
NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on small-business issues.
Elections
May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail.
State
The University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center report, the last in the series, focuses on local leaders in the Black Belt.
Elections
The association has endorsed incumbents Ginny Shaver, Corley Ellis, Brett Easterbrook, Ralph Howard and Napoleon Bracy.
Elections
Nine state lawmakers endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey in her campaign for re-election.
Economy
Overall, all small employers reported inflation was impacting their business to varying degrees.
State
These grants will go toward projects to deliver improvements in two Limestone County communities.
Elections
Looking at who is behind Alabama Patriots PAC and who is funding it offers a window into their agenda.
Health
A World Games spokesman told APR that officials are monitoring COVID and will follow guidelines of local public health authorities.
Prisons
The DOJ in a lawsuit against Alabama alleges the state's correctional officers' use of violence and coverups are unconstitutional.