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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for secretary of state
Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing
Alabama leaders reaffirm fiscal oversight, ACES director to testify
Sen. Waggoner passes bill to increase safety in youth sports
Senate committee pushes bills to require filters, age verification from app providers
Democratic Senators block Archives Board appointment reform bill
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Reps. Sewell, Palmer seek to award for 761st Tank Battalion with Congressional Gold Medal
Figures asks VA secretary for answers on DOGE cuts, potential VA issues
Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts
Rep. Sewell introduces the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0
Tuberville introduces legislation to overhaul NIAID, attacks former director Anthony Fauci
- Education
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | Say it louder, Bobby Singleton
Opinion | Bill over medical cannabis licensing process, limiting AMCC is the right step
Opinion | Governor Jim Folsom Jr. has a legacy
Opinion | A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets
Opinion | Empowering local economies: the critical role of community banks
Legislature
Two bills from Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would create barriers for minors to access adult content.
News
The move, one of countless cuts being made by Musk and DOGE since President Donald Trump's return to office, has elicited outrage from Democrats.
Legislature
Democrats filibustered a bill changing the Archives Board’s appointment process, stating it could jeopardize the preservation of Alabama’s history.
Congress
DOGE cuts at VA facilities could be affecting veterans' health care, and Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures wants answers.
Legislature
The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody of a child is in that child's best interest.
Featured Opinion
Congress
The 761st Tank Battalion was the first Black American armored unit in World War II.
News
These appointments mark a pivotal step in Jackson’s future as the hospital continues restructuring initiatives.
Legislature
The bill mandates that the Alabama Department of Public Health take an active role in enforcing the Coach Safely Act.
Featured Opinion
The bill would refresh the medical weed licensing process and bring in a third party to review applicants. It's a solid step.
Opinion
Jim Folsom Jr. definitely has a legacy as the governor who brought Mercedes to Alabama.
Featured Opinion
A compromise might be the best way to ensure Alabama's veterans get the help and support they need and deserve.
Opinion
Community banks are more than your typical financial institution; they are trusted mainstays of the areas they serve.
Elections
Rumors that former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions may enter the race to retake his old Senate seat is sending panic through the political landscape...
Featured Opinion
Gov. Kay Ivey, in a press statement condemning the impeachment inquiry aimed at President Donald Trump, followed the script being used by most Republicans....
Education
Auburn University has been awarded a $3 million grant to help fund climate change resilience education for graduate students. Less than 10 percent of...
Courts
U.S. District Court Judge Myron Thompson , age 72, granted a preliminary injunction Tuesday blocking H.B. 314, the Human Life Protection Act. The state...
National
Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl announced the endorsement of Sheriff Heath Jackson of Escambia County in his run to represent Alabama’s 1st Congress District....
National
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, commented on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s, D-California, announcement that the House will hold a vote on Thursday to...
National
Tuesday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, commended President Donald Trump following the President’s announcement that U.S. forces have killed Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, a possible successor...
Featured Opinion
Recently an organization was formed with the name, “Poarch Creek Accountability Now.” This nonprofit group is headed by former 40-year veteran State Senator Gerald...
Courts
A federal judge in Montgomery on Tuesday morning officially blocked Alabama’s controversial abortion ban. The decision from Judge Myron Thompson was not unexpected by...
