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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5
Opinion | Legislature must pass post-election audit to combat fraud at the ballot box
- Governor
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
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
- Legislature
Immigrants rally against antagonistic bills at State House
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates
Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings
Supporters and opponents of child abuse procedure bill speak at public hearing
- Economy
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
- National
Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts
Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills
Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools
Sen. Britt calls for age verification enforcement on social media applications
Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations
- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
- Health
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
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
- Opinion
Prisons
James Osgood, a 55-year-old death row inmate, was convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown in Chilton County.
Prisons
A large portion of the ADOC's requested budget would go toward staffing needs and increases to wages, salaries, and benefits.
Prisons
Alabama has a long and deeply flawed history with capital punishment.
Prisons
Frazier is the fourth person to be subjected to the new execution method.
Prisons
Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average.
Prisons
Leanna Washington, 36, of LaGrange, Georgia, was found dead in the James Morgan County Detention Facility in LaFayette.
Prisons
Frazier's attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the execution.
Prisons
The nature of Washington's death has not yet been made public.
Prisons
Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners.