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A whole bunch of people seem to think Montgomery's problems fell from the sky last month. They've been building for decades.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
AG Marshall officially bows out of gubernatorial race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama Senate District 5
2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open field
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
- Governor
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
- Legislature
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
- Economy
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
- National
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Prisons
The nature of Washington's death has not yet been made public.
Local news
Citizens calling for a joint library have also been critical of LGBTQ+ materials in youth sections.
Economy
McNair began her tenure as Commerce Secretary on Jan. 1, 2024, after Gov. Kay Ivey appointed her.
Local news
Green Research and Technology will share findings from it's 1,150-hour review of the Decatur Police Department.
Public safety
Meadows was setting up traffic cones at an intersection when he was struck by a vehicle.
Featured Opinion
Pragmatism asks, “What works? What will improve people’s lives?” Populism demands, “What will fire up the base and keep me in office?”
Opinion
In poll after poll and interview after interview, Trump's most loyal voters continue to say the oddest thing: They don't like his policies.
State
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.
Opinion
A sitting vice-president would count the votes of the electoral college and announce his defeat.
Featured Opinion
A decision to cut funding for middle school sports likely helped increase youth crime rates in Montgomery.
Featured Opinion
Imagine an Alabama where every child, regardless of zip code or circumstance, enters a classroom equipped with the tools and support they need to...
Opinion
Trump recently announced Paul Atkins as his choice to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Featured Opinion
In the end, this isn’t about titles or pageantry. It’s about basic human decency. It’s about standing up against bullying in all forms.
Featured Opinion
When judges have law books in one hand, and the Bible in another, may God have mercy on our souls.
Elections
Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue
Education
Alabama went from 45th to 39th in a national ranking of child well-being despite child poverty increasing significantly.
Infrastructure
The project is essentially shovel-ready except for an inflation-driven gap in funding.
State
Thigpen served as a state representative for 12 years and as the assistant director of the ABC Agency for 13 years.
News
Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3
Featured Opinion
There was nothing unique about Marilyn Lands' campaign finance reporting mistakes. There was plenty unique about her.
Environment
TARCOG revives sites in Athens, Fort Payne, and Gurley, funded by EPA, which promotes community and addresses environmental concerns.
