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
Mike Durant, Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate, will be the keynote speaker.
Elections
Allen has raised the most, and has the largest remaining balance in the race.
Health
An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled.
Infrastructure
The Education Policy Center report notes Alabama has made strides since 2019 toward addressing infrastructure problems, but more is needed.
Elections
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant's loans to his campaign put him ahead of Britt's total, however.
Environment
The repaving was paid for in part by a $829,080 grant from ADEM to Alabama State Parks.
State
The funding for Hill Hospital is part of the over $8 million that Sewell secured in the FY2022 government funding package for community projects.
State
Karen Johnston, who is the regional director for Toyota North America’s Government Affairs team, will serve a two-year term, effective April 8, 2022.
State
Port Authority Chair T. Bestor Ward III unilaterally approved a pay increase for Driscoll and a bonus to cover a country club membership.
Elections
Ivey has raised $6.6 million during this election cycle. Tim James has raised the second-most at $2.3 million.