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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...
News
The Alabama Legislature convened for day 19 of the annual Regular Session on Tuesday, March 13 with twenty-seven committee meetings held throughout the week...
News
The day care bill that would license certain day cares in Alabama has left the Legislature to the governor’s desk after a long tussle...
Featured Opinion
During a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the controversial economic development bill, HB317, not a soul present addressed the critical problem with the bill...
News
The Alabama Senate managed to pass the Education Trust Fund budget on Thursday after a nearly 4-hour debate that threatened to derail its passage....
News
Educators in Alabama are one step closer to being able to carry firearms into their classrooms after a House committee narrowly approved a bill...
News
Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a massive reform package of the troubled Alabama juvenile justice system. HB225 was sponsored by state Rep....
News
After some pushback from senators, a bill that would drastically change the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor is now off the floor with no...
News
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday voted to give a favorable report to allow citizens the option to add their own names to the...
News
Thursday, the state of Alabama executed Michael Wayne Eggers for the 2000 murder of Bennie Francis Murray. After being notified that Mr. Eggers’ sentence...
