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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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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Public corruption runs through our State like the Cahaba River. It is ancient, long and free-flowing, but unlike...
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By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) In Southwest Alabama, we have a proud tradition of hunting and fishing. From the hunting camps in Monroe County...
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By Matthew Tyson I’m writing this mere hours after Governor Bentley signed a bill into law that prohibits cities and municipalities in Alabama from...
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By Kimble Forrister Gov. Robert Bentley is right to urge Alabama to confront rural poverty before he leaves office in 2019. Tens of thousands...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As our primary selection day approaches, it appears that we are seeing significant campaign attention from the presidential...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporters Today I’m writing about dogs. And cats. And the need for most of us to make sure our...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton March 1 is right around the corner, and Alabama’s primary races are heating up. We’ve seen contentious rhetoric in the...
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By Matthew Tyson Increasing the minimum wage is a hot topic—especially during this election year. And given the recent display of government overreach from...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In states across our nation, elected officials indicted on serious crimes are forced to step down from their...
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By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was a conservative stalwart who influenced a whole generation of legal opinions based on...