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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
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
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
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
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
- 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
Opinion | How healthcare helped solidify Trump’s landslide victory
Opinion | Stop letting hate hijack Alabama’s Christmas spirit
Opinion | Four actions states are taking to advance apprenticeships
Opinion | Alabama has been hit hard by the opioid crisis
Opinion | Trump’s criminal cases are gone. Democrats are to blame
Education
The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state.
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.
Education
SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s literacy mascot, announced the delivery of more than 30,000 books.
State
In a lengthy interview, Joe Reed rejected some proposed ADP changes and said the DNC was "scared of" the Alabama party's Black leadership.
Prisons
Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024.
Infrastructure
The funds will focus on “last-mile” projects that provide connections to homes and businesses.
State
Scott Gedling urged Commissioner Kent Davis to resign for the agency's benefit, saying it has strayed from its real mission.
State
The group is also pursuing to expand Alabama’s ban on instruction of LGBTQ+ content in schools.
Health
The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11.