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A large portion of the ADOC's requested budget would go toward staffing needs and increases to wages, salaries, and benefits.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
Alabama House wraps first week, advances key bills on safety, education
Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session
Alabama Senate passes “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee
- Economy
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
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to chief of staff
Sen. Britt reintroduces the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
Rep. Sewell questions IRS on Elon Musk’s access to Americans’ private information
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
Sen. Britt’s legislation to limit kids on social media passes Commerce Committee
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
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
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions, have chilling effect
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Opinion | An Alabama solution to medical cannabis woes
Opinion | Alabama GOP pushes big government agenda disguised as freedom
Environment
The goal of the environmental restoration project is to reinvigorate oyster reefs at Cedar Point Beach.
State
Advocates have come together to launch resources to support families navigating this challenging period.
State
The conference featured numerous speakers labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as extremists.
Prisons
This incident might have been a false alarm, but there have been multiple “security incidents” lately in ADOC facilities.
Party politics
The ALGOP chairman has been seated on the RNC's Committee on Arrangements, which organizes the 2024 convention.
Prisons
Photos and videos show incarcerated individuals experiencing violence in Alabama's prison system.
Health
A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the commission for potentially violating the Open Meetings Act.
Education
The schools are part of an initiative targeting funds to help support "overwhelming needs."
Health
The rules come within a week of a lawsuit filed by the Alabama ACLU on behalf of multiple birthing centers.
State
The program aims to equip aspiring individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue fulfilling careers in the biotech industry.