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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
Opinion
Deborah Love, Executive Director Eagle Forum of Alabama In the wake of the terror attack this weekend in Orlando, our hearts go out to...
Opinion
By Stephen A. Cooper As reported (“Gov. Robert Bentley speaks on Mike Hubbard without mentioning Hubbard”, June 11) by Paul Gattis for Al.com, Alabama...
Opinion
By Jack Campbell Last Friday evening, a jury in his hometown returned a guilty verdict on twelve counts of public corruption against Speaker Mike...
Featured Opinion
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, thank goodness it’s done. Former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, convicted on 12 of the 23...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers A few Friday nights ago, a large throng of people gathered at The Club in Birmingham despite a...
Opinion
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford We’ve all heard the famous saying, “power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” It’s more than just a...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Michael G. Hubbard, on Friday, June 10, the thirteenth day of his trial, was found guilty on twelve...
Opinion
By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, I sat in the basement of an apartment complex in the poverty-ridden Anacostia community of Washington, D.C....
Opinion
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a...
Opinion
By Beth Clayton Last week, I sat in on part of the Mike Hubbard criminal trial and listened to witnesses gush about what a...