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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for secretary of state
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond
House passes bill allowing private schools to hire school resource officers
Analysis | In week three, Alabama lawmakers advance ideological, costly bills
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Three
Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing
- Economy
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
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on Trump administration’s closure of 100 IRS offices
Trump to host White House crypto summit, signaling major policy shift
Reps. Sewell, Palmer seek to award for 761st Tank Battalion with Congressional Gold Medal
Figures asks VA secretary for answers on DOGE cuts, potential VA issues
Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts
- Education
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
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
- 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
Prisons
The state faces a federal lawsuit and the threat of a federal takeover over Alabama's deadly prisons for men.
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The U.S Department of Justice is suing Alabama over the state's deadly prison system, alleging unconstitutional treatment of imprisoned men.
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“COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said.
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Gov. Kay Ivey and Senate President Gred Reed responded Tuesday to a letter sent by U.S. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler.
Prisons
Some Alabama lawmakers want to use $400 million of Alabama's federal COVID aid to help build new prisons.
Prisons
The proclamation calls for prison construction and renovation, and consideration of two reform bills that failed to pass during the last legislative session.
Prisons
The state is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over Alabama's deadly prisons.
Legislature
The DOJ says new prisons alone won't solve Alabama's crisis. Republicans need Democratic support to pass a prison construction bill.
Legislature
The special session is set for Sept. 27.
News
Billy Smith died in 2017 after being beaten at Elmore Correctional Facility. The state charged both a prisoner and a guard for the death.