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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- Economy
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
- National
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
Sen. Britt congratulates new Senate Republican leadership
Huntsville LGBT Republican group endorses Scott for Senate majority leader
Tuberville joins Trump, allies in calling for the elimination of Dept. of Education
- Education
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
- Health
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Opinion | Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them
Opinion | Alabama Fire College trains our state’s best
Opinion | Democrats need to start acting like Republicans
Opinion | A message to our party for its future, from its future
Opinion | Why President Trump should bring Space Command HQ back to Huntsville
Legislature
Three prominent senators are vying for one of Alabama’s most influential positions.
Featured Opinion
Alabama lawmakers know that hundreds of newborns are dying each year. They know that many could be saved with basic care.
State
The Alabama ABC Board approved online alcohol server certifications, and Sen. Eliott lifted holds to state contracts.
Courts
Some leaders in the state Republican Party are already looking to reconfigure the 2nd Congressional District yet again.
Infrastructure
Alabama’s Congressional members noted that lock failures this year have disrupted business operations.
Public safety
The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence.
Congress
Sen. John Thune's victory came out of the first competitive election for Senate Republican leader in three decades.
Courts
John Reed, a disabled veteran, was fatally beaten in Macon County Jail while awaiting bond.
Featured Opinion
Republicans are masterful at pandering and heaping praises upon themselves. Democrats should give that a shot.
Opinion
It’s time for Democrats to get real. Our party has become perceived as soft, out-of-touch, and ineffective.
Featured Opinion
The nation deserves the strongest, most secure location for Space Command. It’s time to bring it home.
Featured Opinion
With Alabama operators opening resort casinos in other states, this state's gambling predicament becomes even more absurd.
Opinion
By Bill Armistead It was my honor to serve as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party for the last four years. When talking to...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 5, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation reforming the Birmingham Waterworks Board to more...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers There is an ominous cloud hanging over this legislative session. Last year the U.S. Supreme Court surprisingly agreed...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, May 4 State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) released the civil suit to stop school boards from...
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By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Very few media outlets attended Speaker Mike Hubbard’s motions hearing on Thursday, because it was believed to be a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State General Fund agencies want more money than the General Fund is likely to have in tax receipts....
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a statewide email blast, Yellowhammer News announced, “Gov. Robert Bentley will join us this year for our...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On the same day Speaker Mike Hubbard was attending a motions hearing in his felony corruption case, a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, May 4 the pro-gun rights group, BamaCarry, announced in an open letter to state Senator Arthur...
