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While these bills are framed as an economic boost for the logging industry, the consequences for roads, bridges, and public safety are significant.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen announces bid for Alabama Lt. Governor in 2026
BCA endorses Matt Woods in Senate District 5 special election
Tuscaloosa’s District 1 City Council race heats up
SPLC report: Extremist rhetoric infiltrates mainstream 2024 campaigns
Matt Woods named GOP nominee for Senate District 5
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
- Legislature
Bill to ease occupational license restrictions for inmates passes committee
Rep. Jim Hill introduces Speedy Trial Act in attempt to fix court backlogs
Peaceful protest for immigrant rights set for Feb. 22 at Railroad Park
Week Three: Alabama Legislature advances key public safety bills
Senate committee hears complex arguments for bills regulating PBMs
- Economy
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
- National
Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security
Sen. Britt praises Trump’s executive order expanding IVF access
Sens. Tuberville, Britt call for end to federal estate tax
Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously
- Education
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | State-enforced prayer betrays the founders’ vision of freedom
Opinion | The moral argument for gambling legislation
Opinion | What they‘re not telling you about the Farm Bureau’s health plans
Opinion | Alabama’s workforce is key to the future of manufacturing
Opinion | Legislator votes to abolish his own county
Infrastructure
Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced funding to expand broadband in Autauga County. “The Federal Communications Commission recently announced the authorization of nearly $3.7...
Infrastructure
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that construction of the Birmingham Northern Beltline will resume soon thanks to funding secured by U.S. Senator Richard...
Governor
One of the two private prison companies vying to build Alabama’s new prisons is looking to a Japanese Bank for financing after many U.S....
Courts
Wednesday, the Executive Director of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama Sonny Brasfield told county commissioners that sentencing reform in 2015 has shifted...
Infrastructure
Thursday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, announces that USDA is spending $62 million to expand broadband in rural Alabama. “This morning the USDA is announcing...
Infrastructure
Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that Weedon Field in Eufaula is receiving $650,000 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for...
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $18.7 million in grants for improvements in 58 Alabama communities. The funds from the Community Development Block Grant program...
Economy
Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that Hyundai would add another product line at its Montgomery assembly plant. The Hyundai Santa Cruz will...
Infrastructure
Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized the transition of the current Thomasville Airport in Thomasville,...
Infrastructure
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s office recently announced that the state’s inland port authorities and related groups can now apply for grants of up to...