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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
Veteran officer Victor Sims alleges the department discriminated against him because is Black, then retaliated when he spoke out.
Public safety
The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements.
Public safety
The new system will allow citizens to pre-apply for a driver's license and fill out the required information prior to visiting a local driver's...
Featured Opinion
Of course, most law enforcement leaders are against allowing people to just carry guns on a whim. And for good reason.
Public safety
Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.
Public safety
The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services.
Public safety
Between Saturday and Monday six men and one women were shot and killed in Birmingham.
Public safety
Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied.
Public safety
Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break.
Public safety
While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama.