Education
Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
- Education
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
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Environment
Arrington showcases hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities with his family to more than 3.3 million subscribers.
State
Recent data shows an uptick in the percentage of people being granted parole, although still far short of the board’s guidelines.
State
The Alabama Channel project has been recording, archiving, and making Alabama’s legislative meeting recordings searchable.
Infrastructure
Water utilities across the state are struggling to keep up with increased consumer demand, exacerbated by leaks from frozen pipes.
State
An investigative report from al.com delves into the many troubling issues with Alabama's Pardons and Paroles Board.
Prisons
Individuals incarcerated on Alabama’s death row have been without heat for a few weeks, according to sources.
State
The event, "Clearing the Path: The Business Case for Child Care," will be held on Jan. 25 in Birmingham.
State
The application for the fourth round of funding will close at 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2024.
State
The right-wing think tank set 30 policy priorities, including removing barriers to have 14- and 15-year-olds join the labor force.
Prisons
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will review 109 applicants this week after a year of record-low approvals.