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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing
Figures to serve on key House committees, Rep. Sewell makes history
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Courts
The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October.
Congress
Many Republicans on the committee, including Tuberville, praised Hegseth and largely ignored questions about his character or experience.
Featured Opinion
Alabama deserves leaders who work tirelessly behind the scenes — workhorses, not show ponies, focused on real solutions over political theater.
Legislature
“I’ve got the job I want, and I’m going to do the job I’ve been elected to,” Ledbetter said,
Local news
The funding will support several central Alabama entities working to advance the state’s biotechnology ecosystem and impact.
State
Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform.
Congress
Alabama's congressional delegation grabbed key committee assignments on Tuesday.
Local news
The decision bolsters the board's current response to book challenges.
Featured Opinion
Pushing outright lies has become acceptable in politics today. It doesn't work, though, if you don't buy the BS.
Featured Opinion
Change is slow, yes, but history shows us that it happens when people come together and demand it.
Featured Opinion
If we claim to value life, we need to prove it. And that starts with recognizing that mental health care is a moral imperative.
Featured Opinion
In south Alabama, there's a group of people proving that if you take care of the least of us and give people opportunities, you'll...
National
The recent wave of anti-trans legislation inspired Harleigh and Jeff to fight on behalf of families with trans youth.
Featured Opinion
Recent attempts to rewrite the ethics code have only furthered concerns about its dilution.
Health
The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey anonymously tracks teen sexual and mental health. Why Alabama opted out isn't clear.
Local news
Councilmember William Carroll was appalled that the teen’s life was lost over a marijuana warrant.
Education
John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.
State
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday officially set two presentation days for applicants.
Legislature
State Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, was among 28 select lawmakers to complete the leadership development program.
Legislature
Lots of gambling bills have come up over the years in the Legislature, but very few did so with House leadership support.
Municipal elections
Reed took his oath of office, alongside the rest of the Montgomery City Council, during a swearing-in ceremony in Montgomery.
