State
Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives.
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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
- Economy
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
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
- Education
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
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
- Health
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
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
Courts
“The wording of the policies has changed, but the board’s book banning goal remains,” said attorney Will Bardwell.
State
Several Republican officials discussed current events, including presidents’ new wide-ranging legal immunity, on a Tuesday broadcast.
Congress
A subcommittee that Aderholt chairs supported cutting funding for a regulation meant to prevent coal miners from developing black lung.
Courts
The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
Congress
Sen. Katie Britt’s bill to deny Medicaid funding to any states that ban IVF was recently introduced in the House.
Infrastructure
Over $100,000 in state funding will go towards improving and adding to municipal airports in Shelby County and Fairhope
National
Alabama workers might soon enjoy additional protections from extreme heat thanks to new rules proposed by the Department of Labor.
Governor
Alabama ranks in the top 5 states for manufacturing job concentration.
State
Participants can submit entries until Sept. 2, with voting to conclude on Sept. 8.
Courts
The court filing argues that the board’s replacement of the challenged policy renders the suit moot.