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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
BCA unveils “Campaign 2026” to boost pro-business candidates
Figures: Change to Harris helped, still work to do in 2nd Congressional race
Rep. Juandalynn Givan calls out attacks on VP Kamala Harris, criticizes double standard
Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham”
Opinion | Protecting the secret ballot in an era of transparency and political tension
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
Gov. Kay Ivey shares back-to-school message for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
- Legislature
New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants
State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will
Former lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison
Former lawmaker sentenced to federal prison, another’s sentencing is Tuesday
Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues
- Economy
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street compensation plans fall as labor costs grow
Nurses, retail salespersons and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June
Home prices and number of sales continue to rise: Alabama Realtors
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
- National
Unearthed Trump audio undermines AL GOP’s attacks on Walz
Sen. Britt advances $73.4 million for NIH IMPROVE Initiative
Sen. Katie Britt, Tim Kaine’s child care package receives outpouring of support
Alabama GOP attacks Walz following Harris VP announcement
Alabama’s GOP senators push stricter NCAA policies for trans athletes
- Education
Alabama A&M welcomes record number of new students
Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law
Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award
- Health
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
By all measures of the AMCC's mission and responsibilities, the Commission and its Executive Director have fallen short of their mandates.
Featured Opinion
A Russellville superintendent was fired, apparently because he made the schools and the town too welcoming to Hispanic families.
Elections
The 2026 election is poised to be one of the most pivotal in recent Alabama history.
Courts
A preliminary injunction would signal a likelihood of success on the merits of the case.
Local news
Politicians used the situation to opine about illegal immigration despite no indications of a connection.
Congress
This program supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health care for women.
State
This event emphasizes social action and community empowerment, core principles of the nine historically Black sororities and fraternities.
Courts
Plaintiffs are hoping to have their request for preliminary injunction fully briefed within two months.
Featured Opinion
Currently, there is a growing tension between the realities of a changing society and outdated norms of the past.
Featured Opinion
An Algerian female boxer was the focus of hateful attacks, including from Alabama politicians. If they had a fraction of her courage, they'd apologize.
Opinion
Joseph Priestley’s discovery was the beginning of a better understanding of the natural world — and a threat to the old order.
News
Preaching to the right, antiques to the left, gambling in the back. Decatur Police announced over the weekend that it had shut down an...
Economy
Christmas Eve saw stocks crater. This followed losses on most major indexes last week. With just a few business days left this year could...
National
Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, last week voted “Yes” on HR88, the combined Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018 and Taxpayer First...
Opinion
I was recently asked what my favorite Christmas tradition is and found that a surprisingly hard question to answer. It seems that nearly every...
Featured Opinion
When Gov. Kay Ivey took the helm as Alabama’s 54th Governor, she promised to steady the ship of state. Over the last 622 days,...
Legislature
President Donald J. Trump (R) wants to build a wall on the southern border to curb the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs. Democrats...
National
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly has approved legislation led by Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to require the review,...
National
President Donald Trump signed the Farm Bill into law. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which sets agriculture policy for the next five years....
Opinion
On July 31, 2018, the president signed the Strengthening the Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) into law. This...
