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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
- Legislature
Alabama House to vote on bill for voluntary firearm storage program
Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
- Economy
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously
Sen. Britt introduces the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act
North Alabama’s unions denounce Trump’s executive order eliminating collective bargaining
Sen. Britt joins Sen. Tim Kaine to propose bipartisan child care plan
- Education
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
- Health
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
- Opinion
Opinion
By House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Etowah County has produced a lot of great athletes over the years, including several NFL players like...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Bo Bice likes his chicken without the side of racism, thanks. The former “American Idol” runner-up and Alabama...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I read an interesting guest column on Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, one written by US Rep. Bradley Byrne...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers This past year in Alabama politics was surprisingly more interesting than was expected. The judicial inquiry commission removed...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Supreme Court (ALSC) has made up more law. You probably missed this, since it happened on...
Opinion
By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) In 2017, Republicans will have control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. This is...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Before the stroke of midnight brings 2016 to a close, a “leap second” will be added to the...
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By Maggie Ford Eighteen and a half percent of Alabama residents live in poverty. That’s what the US Census Bureau published in 2015. We’re...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Here we are, at the end of another year. Sunday starts 2017, a year of uncertainty. What we...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers At the close of every year, my tradition is to acknowledge the passing away of significant political players...