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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
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
- Legislature
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
Alabama House Republican Caucus announces 2025 “Alabama Values” legislative agenda
- Economy
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
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
- National
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first law of his term, backed by Britt
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s rescission of funding freeze
- 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
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
- Opinion
Opinion | Want to vote on gambling, lottery? This is your year
Opinion | A history of hope: How vaccines protect us all
Opinion | Congress must rein in Big Tech to protect our kids
Opinion | It’s time to end “Bingo War” lie and move Alabama forward
Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
Legislature
In an interview on Alabama Politics This Week podcast, Daniels was critical of Democratic strategy and messaging.
Congress
“We urge you and all members of the Alabama delegation to reject renewed or expanded tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our society,”...
Infrastructure
There were 24 projects selected for funding for a total of just over $40 million in state transportation funding.
Courts
A federal lawsuit was filed earlier this month, and SB129 took effect in October.
News
In Alabama, 20 percent of new mothers experience PPD, a rate significantly higher than the national average.
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Economy
The state's progress is not just about connectivity—it’s about economic growth, education, and healthcare access for communities that have long been underserved.
President
President Donald Trump’s Jan. 28 executive order aims to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Local news
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership aims to reduce violence through evidence-based strategies.
Opinion
In all of human history, vaccines have arguably saved more lives than any other intervention.
Featured Opinion
A survey found that 90 percent support a minimum social media age of 13, and 87 percent oppose personalized algorithms targeting children.
Featured Opinion
It is clear that Alabama’s gaming stalemate has been fueled by political corruption, arrogance, greed, and hubris.
Featured Opinion
For Decatur's Police Department to move forward and regain the respect of the community, a change in leadership likely will be necessary.
News
Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Bound by a common desire to deny President Obama a second term, restive activists gathering Thursday for the 39th...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It is increasingly evident that the Democratic Party in Alabama is out of ideas and AEA head Mabry...
News
By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter In a Press Release, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville announced that the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House bill HB88 was passed out of committee Wednesday and now goes to the Senate. The bill...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter House Democrats met on the steps of the State House on Wednesday to lay out their agenda and...
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By Susan Britt and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Although Alabama labor unions strongly opposed Senate Bill SB63, it passed out of the Public...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Alabama Job Creations and Retention Act, HB159 and HB160 passed overwhelmingly out of the Economic...
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By Susan Britt and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, a bill requiring the State Purchasing Division of the Department of Finance to maintain...
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By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Rep. Jim McClendon’s Texting While Driving Ban Bill has passed in a House Committee and heads to the full House of...
