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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
Kelvin Datcher wins HD52 runoff, will replace John Rogers
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files
Rep. Sewell to join press conference marking 11th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder
Secretary Allen accuses Biden of using undocumented immigrants to steal election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge
Gov. Ivey announces 20 appointments to various state positions
- Legislature
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement following July 4 jet ski accident
Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
Rep. Fidler awards VP of the BBB Educational Foundation in Mobile with a grant
- Economy
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down
Developers secure lease, advancing commercial development at Southtown site
UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union
- National
Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut”
How do labor unions rank Alabama’s members of Congress?
Rep. Sewell to host youth resource fair in Pickens County
Survey finds rising fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 5 election
Sen. Britt urges media to highlight bipartisan efforts in Congress
- Education
Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar
Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached
Joe Hampton to serve as chair of Stillman College board
PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency
Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban
- Health
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day
- Opinion
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers The conviction and downfall of Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is the political story of the...
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Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) This week, we celebrate the birth of our nation. In addition to spending time with family and friends, I hope...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Even as we celebrate our Republic’s Independence Day, it is evident that our State is in a moral...
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By Katherine Green Robertson July 4, 2016, A recent poll conducted by Dr. George Barna systematically explored America’s “shift in values.” Predictably, those polled...
Opinion
By Jack Campbell The half-hearted joke around The Capital City is that Mike Hubbard’s trial corpse wasn’t even cool before lobbyists in Montgomery were...
Opinion
By Donnie W. Bethel and Stephen A. Cooper People of all persuasions, political parties, and philosophies have awakened to the terrible toll the crises...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Ironic, isn’t it, that Republican officials in Alabama are now lobbying for lifting the economic and travel embargo...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers The older you get the more you realize that old adages you heard as a child are true....
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter During the thirteen-day trial in Lee County, the Shadow government, ruled by former Gov. Bob Riley, Mike Hubbard...
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By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) From health care to national security, people are worried about the direction our country is headed. That is certainly...