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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Election Day 2024: What to know as Alabamians head to the polls
Alabama GOP watch parties gather statewide for election night results
Mailers highlight potential effects of 2nd District race on national labor law
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl to Join Trump’s election night watch party
BCA endorses Rich Anderson for Court of Criminal Appeals
- Governor
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
Gov. Ivey ousts VA commissioner after board defies her
Ivey calls meeting to consider immediate removal of Veterans commissioner
- Legislature
Jimmy Holley, long-serving Alabama lawmaker, dies at 80
Proposed constitutional amendment would require public schools to play the national anthem
Lawmaker will seek to raise Alabama’s age of medical majority
Rep. Matt Simpson donates $200,000 to Eastern Shore schools
Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low approval rates
- Economy
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning”
- National
Sen. Britt makes CNN appearance to discuss mental health crisis, legislation
Sen. Britt urges the Senate to pass Laken Riley Act
Britt calls on Biden to negotiate with China to reinstate foreign adoptions program
Alabama AG praises Columbia’s stance against Israel divestment
Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs
- Education
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
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
- Health
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
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Environment
The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives.
Education
The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state.
News
For decades, the Magic City Classic has attracted tens of thousands of alumni, fans, and supporters, turning Birmingham into a vibrant hub.
Prisons
Advocates for prison reform in Alabama are renewing a push to institute mandatory body cams.
Infrastructure
ALDOT aims to develop safer, more accessible routes for non-motorized travelers.
Economy
Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6 percent over last month.
Education
SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s literacy mascot, announced the delivery of more than 30,000 books.
Economy
The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy.
Elections
On Oct. 16, a U.S. District Court issued an injunction that effectively reversed Allen's "Process to Remove Noncitizens."
Economy
On Saturday, over a hundred attendees flocked to a Birmingham church to learn about labor organizing in the South.