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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 Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval
Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee
Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing
House Democrats question bill restricting unemployment benefits
Sen. Garlan Gudger joins Innovate Alabama board to boost startups
- 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
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
Sen. Britt’s legislation to limit kids on social media passes Commerce Committee
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
- Education
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
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- 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 | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Opinion | An Alabama solution to medical cannabis woes
Opinion | Alabama GOP pushes big government agenda disguised as freedom
Opinion | Welcome to a brand new era in America
Opinion | History and fortune favor the bold — will Alabama’s leaders act?
Legislature
The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.
Legislature
The bill, introduced by Sen. April Weaver, now receives a second reading in the Senate.
Legislature
In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid.
Legislature
Rep. Marilyn Lands said HB29, which would further restrict unemployment benefits, is “not in the spirit of Jesus.”
Municipal elections
A prominent figure in Alabama’s business and technology sectors, Patel co-founded and served as CEO of ConcertIDC.
State
The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families.
Governor
Ivey emphasized economic growth, school choice, and public safety, highlighting Alabama’s resilience while reinforcing a vision for long-term success.
Legislature
Rep. Ontario Tillman outlined the "Forward for Freedom" agenda as it compares with Ivey's legislative goals.
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.
Featured Opinion
America has entered a new era — one in which being awful to others is celebrated and government is judged not on what it...
Featured Opinion
Meaningful legislation in Alabama doesn’t fail because it lacks merit — it fails because it gets swallowed by small thinking, partisan pettiness, and political...
Elections
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Walt Maddox proposed a plan to combat the growing opioid crisis in Alabama on Monday that de-emphaizes prisons and takes away...
National
The U.S.’s first memorial dedicated to those terrorized by lynchings, the legacy of enslaved black people and African-Americans who faced the terror of the...
Elections
Republican lieutenant governor candidate Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh has received another business industry endorsement, this time from the Alabama Retail Association and its Alabama RetailPAC. The...
News
The Pulitzer Prize Board announced yesterday that Alabama Media Group Columnist John Archibald won the prize for commentary, marking the third Pulitzer for the...
News
Friday, Alabama state Auditor Jim Zeigler received legal notice that the state auditors are losing their office space in the Alabama State House. The...
Elections
Last weekend, State Senator and AG Commissioner candidate Gerald Dial’s, R-Lineville, campaign was awarded a 2018 Pollie in Nashville, Tenn. The campaign’s announcement video,...
National
Monday Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, praised the benefits that Alabamians are seeing from the Republican tax cuts. “Last year, Congress took up the daunting...
News
Monday. Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, joined the chorus of voices supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to launch punitive cruise missile strikes on the military...
Featured Opinion
Some in the media, a handful of politicos and three Republican challengers for governor are dyspeptic over Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to skip last...
