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Alabama law enforcement agencies seized more than 48,800 grams of illicit drugs, including approximately 1,700 grams of fentanyl.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Mailers highlight potential effects of 2nd District race on national labor law
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl to Join Trump’s election night watch party
BCA endorses Rich Anderson for Court of Criminal Appeals
Obama officially endorses Figures in CD2 race, records message for Alabama voters
U.S. House minority leader Jeffries rallies for Figures
- Governor
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
Gov. Ivey ousts VA commissioner after board defies her
Ivey calls meeting to consider immediate removal of Veterans commissioner
Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide traffic safety training to prosecutors, law enforcement
- Legislature
Proposed constitutional amendment would require public schools to play the national anthem
Lawmaker will seek to raise Alabama’s age of medical majority
Rep. Matt Simpson donates $200,000 to Eastern Shore schools
Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low approval rates
Montgomery Pride leads LGBTQ+ march on capitol
- Economy
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning”
- National
Britt calls on Biden to negotiate with China to reinstate foreign adoptions program
Alabama AG praises Columbia’s stance against Israel divestment
Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs
Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action
Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate
- Education
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
- Health
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
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Public safety
The grants will help fund major highway safety campaigns.
Public safety
The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023.
Public safety
Alabama, too, is caught in the undertow of this national trend.
Public safety
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan said Monday that Birmingham is “one step away from having to call in the National Guard.”
Public safety
This cohort included 51 individuals who completed a range of reentry programs, including mental health and substance use counseling.
Public safety
Central Alabama Crimestoppers will host a gun buyback Saturday in Montgomery, offering cash for firearms to promote community safety.
Public safety
Lowery presently serves as chief deputy in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Public safety
The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the ATF.
Public safety
Ryan Phillips pleaded guilty to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law.