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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
- Health
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
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
- Opinion
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As the first round of caucuses met this week in Iowa and New Hampshire, the weight of the 2016 election...
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By Sen. Arthur Orr With the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups around the world who want to do us harm, it...
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By Matthew Tyson Beginning in the 1960’s, the Southern Strategy brought about a war between the Republican and Democratic parties in Alabama. That war...
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By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The U.S. Coast Guard has long been a staple right here on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, but do you know...
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By Carol Gundlach It’s a quiet win for thousands of Alabamians seeking to rebuild their lives and provide for their families: Alabama is joining...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford There’s no doubt that momentum for the lottery is building in Alabama. A public opinion poll, paid for...
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Education Matters By Larry Lee As the years roll along, those of us who qualify as “seniors” have the benefit of viewing things through a...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Journal It’s time for this to end. It’s time for Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard to show...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers As discussed last week, several of the headline Alabama news stories of 2015 may also be the blockbusters...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton If you’ve turned on a TV lately, you might have caught Senator Richard Shelby’s latest TV ads, the ones of...