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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – A new report http://familiesusa.org/product/expanding-health-coverage-working-individuals-and-families?src=media released by the Arise Citizens’ Policy Project shows that a majority of...
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
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
- Legislature
Analysis | Alabama Legislature focuses on policy, culture wars, and symbolism in week two
Alabama lawmakers consider funding adult-size changing tables in public restrooms
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Two
Alabama House Republicans want to require “Gulf of America” name change
Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care
- 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
Sens. Tuberville, Britt call for end to federal estate tax
Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt’s “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act” passes Senate committee
- Education
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
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
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
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
- Opinion
Opinion | The aspirations of stupidity are killing us
Opinion | Restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Opinion | Instead of school prayer, we should mandate constitutional training for lawmakers
Opinion | Fighting obesity requires bold solutions. Proposed Medicare rule is just that
Opinion | Patients and PBMs
Legislature
A breakdown of which bills stand to benefit Alabama, which could do harm, and which exist purely to appease the far-right culture war agenda.
News
This brings the total number of supported organizations to more than 170, all dedicated to driving innovation in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Public service used to inspire lawmakers to be smarter and better. Now it seems to be inspiring a clown show.
Legislature
Public restrooms in Alabama could soon be equipped with adult-size changing tables if lawmakers approve of a new bill.
Opinion
Our veterans stood up for us; now, it’s our turn to stand up for them.
Legislature
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HB89 would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Alabamians before their Medicaid applications are reviewed and formally approved.
Legislature
Alabama has one of the highest female incarceration rates in the Southeast and the third highest infant mortality rate in the country.
Opinion
Right now, our state’s most vulnerable populations that rely on Medicare and Medicaid are unable to access anti-obesity medications.
Opinion
Local, independent pharmacies are closing every day because of the greedy practices of PBMs.
Featured Opinion
Let’s not make “Bad Ideas” and “Even Worse Ideas” official state policy.
Featured Opinion
We seem to have lost the ability in America to identify the bad guys.
Featured Opinion
Instead of thoughtful debate, reactionary laws are silencing discussion, weaponizing gender to scapegoat transgender people, strip freedoms, and enforce political control.
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 29, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama addressed the Senate regarding the House leader’s...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, July 30, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the conference report on the Veterans’ Access...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last week, the State of Arizona executed Joseph Wood in a process that lasted two hours and included...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter When we were all in school we were taught that the Legislative Branch of our government makes the...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter ORANGE BEACH – Governor Bentley has a message for those suing Alabama over its prison problem and those...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It has been a shocking two weeks for the students, faculty, and alumni at Alabama State University (ASU). ...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 25, the Alabama Political Reporter had a long conversation with Independent candidate for Alabama State...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, Robert McDonald was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Veterans Administration. That same...
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By Dr. Jennifer Marsden This past week I was speaking with a group of small business owners and professionals in Dothan. One business owner...
