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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump
Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr.
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
Sens. Tuberville, Fetterman reintroduce bill on foreign investment in American agriculture
Sen. Britt backs Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
- Opinion
Opinion | How state-level Republicans fought against a unionized, green future
Opinion | Why Britt, Tuberville should oppose Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination
Opinion | Jabo Waggoner: An Alabama political legend
Opinion | A new reality is coming
Opinion | Alabama needs real solutions, not failed “tough on crime” policies
Health
Just 6 percent of Alabama's ICU beds were available on Monday, with COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing 122 percent over the last two weeks.
Education
Despite indictments and guilty pleas, the investigation into fraud within Alabama's virtual schools is still ongoing.
Environment
Climate change is exacerbating floods, hurricanes, wildfires and other events, the White House said.
Congress
The Empowering Law Enforcement Act will grant state and local law enforcement inherent immigration enforcement authority.
Elections
Veteran school principal Justin Burns announced that he is a 2022 candidate for the GOP nomination.
Elections
He spoke about his campaign for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District.
Featured Opinion
Make no mistake: A decent percentage of young people are getting the virus now.
Health
Vaccinations are increasing in Alabama, but 65,511 doses were tossed after expiring, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said.
Elections
State Rep. Wes Allen is running for the Republican nomination for Alabama secretary of state.
Health
Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.