Elections
There is often a penalty for believing dumb things. Terry Lathan should receive one. Last week, emails from soon-to-be-impeached-President Trump’s so-called “voter fraud commission”...
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One
Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education
Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session
- Economy
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
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
Sen. Britt reintroduces Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
Rep. Sewell questions IRS on Elon Musk’s access to Americans’ private information
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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
- Health
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
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Featured Opinion
Instead of thoughtful debate, reactionary laws are silencing discussion, weaponizing gender to scapegoat transgender people, strip freedoms, and enforce political control.
Featured Opinion
Unregulated gaming accounts for most fraud and abuse in sports wagering and other gaming activities. Alabama isn't helping.
News
The white supremacist group Patriot Front resurfaced briefly in Prattville on Saturday.
Legislature
Activists argue that the bill is a targeted attack on the rights and liberties of transgender Alabamians.
Legislature
Nearly 400 bills, including the pre-filed, have been introduced to date.
Prisons
A large portion of the ADOC's requested budget would go toward staffing needs and increases to wages, salaries, and benefits.
Legislature
The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost.
Opinion
If ever there were a sound investment for Alabama’s future, surely this is it.
Featured Opinion
In Alabama, some lawmakers believe a 12-year-old should be a mother, but a 17-year-old isn't mature enough to consent to substance abuse counseling.
Opinion
He is a solid Republican but is liked by the Democrats.
Featured Opinion
The Medical Cannabis Commission failed to follow Alabama laws when awarding licenses. The Legislature's solution: Change the laws.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama GOP’s agenda claims to champion small government. But on closer examination, it reads more like a blueprint for centralized control.
News
In one of the highest turnout runoff elections in Poarch Creek history, Robbie McGhee narrowly held onto his vice-chairman seat. McGhee defeated challenger Amy...
Elections
The Alabama AFL-CIO held its endorsement convention on August 2-3, 2018 at the Embassy Suites, in Montgomery, Alabama. “Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on August...
News
The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama (YRNEA) announced that they have seated new leadership on their Executive Board. Dylan Smith and Lewis Pitchford will...
National
Trade talks, tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs (both real and threatened) continue to dominate international news lines this summer. On Friday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover,...
Opinion
Because the best politics is good governance and the best governance is based on Republican principles, I vote for Republican nominees so Republicans can...
Opinion
Over the next few weeks, students across Southwest Alabama will head back to school. The start of a new school year always comes with...
Opinion
As your representative in Congress, one of my top priorities is assisting the people of Alabama’s Second District with various issues that may arise...
Elections
Ask about tribal elections among members of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and you almost always get a wry smile in return. “There’s...
National
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Chattanooga real estate developer and top Trump donor, Franklin Haney, agreed to pay then-President Donald J. Trump’s...
