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Trump’s election will almost assuredly help boost Alabama’s robust defense industry.
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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
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
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
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
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
- Health
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
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
- Opinion
Opinion
Our dedication to our communities means protecting the right of consumers to choose their energy sources.
Opinion
There have been 15 presidential elections since 1964, and Alabama has voted for the Republican nominee in 14.
Featured Opinion
A staggering number of Trump associates have gone to prison. An even larger number of staffers are begging people not to vote for their...
Opinion
Three state firsts have long topped my lists of things in Alabama for which I'm most proud.
Featured Opinion
Too many people are choosing to believe idiotic conspiracies when the truth is just as easy to find.
Featured Opinion
The storm offered both candidates a chance to demonstrate their leadership.
Featured Opinion
The evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith against Donald Trump paints a clear picture of a former president who should be in prison.
Featured Opinion
The beauty of America lies not in its allegiance to any one religion, but in its commitment to universal values.
Opinion
Every day, I see how unnecessary delays in treatment caused by cumbersome prior authorization barriers affect my patients.
Featured Opinion
There's only one group that's routinely trying to deter people from voting.