Economy
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January remained steady from December’s rate.
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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 the 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
News
Marshall had threatened to prosecute those helping women get out-of-state abortions, claiming they were complicit in a crime.
News
A judge ruled that former officer Mac Marquette did not prove he acted in self defense when shooting Steve Perkins.
Legislature
The Houston Hunter Act promotes voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents.
Health
In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps.
Congress
The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters.
News
The website covers topics that include employment opportunities, education options, housing availability, local services and others.
News
If the grants aren't eliminated altogether, an executive order bars them from being used to "promote gender ideology."
Health
Cut programs included funding for childhood vaccinations, COVID-era public health grants, and research on sexual and gender minorities’ health issues.
Featured Opinion
We all acknowledged a problem with racial injustices. Less than five years later, we're pretending like that never happened.
Opinion
Evidence and testimony in the Steve Perkins murder case paint a very obvious picture of who was right, and who was very wrong.
Opinion
Despite the frustrations of the moment that might draw our attention, we must continue to advocate for our students and for our universities.
Featured Opinion
There are Alabama lawmakers with good ideas that address the real problems, if only voters would listen to them.
Congress
Recently, Britt introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act to set a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms.
Elections
Woods currently serves in the Alabama House of Representatives for District 13.
News
Safety Professional of the Year is a highly coveted industry award.
Courts
The suit successfully halted the program and there is currently no sign that it will be implemented again.
Featured Opinion
While there are no political consequences for Donald Trump's incomprehensible actions, there are real world consequences for everyone else.
Featured Opinion
The Founders understood that power must come from the people, not from divine decree.
National
The regulations set new standards for auto manufacturers, requiring them to slash emissions and pollutants produced by their vehicles.
Courts
Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.”
Education
Alabama has gained prominence for creating the nation’s first registered apprenticeships in higher education.
