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The dispute began during Tuesday night's council vote on a contract for library services and continued in a series of events on Thursday.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
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
- Legislature
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
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
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
Opinion | How healthcare helped solidify Trump’s landslide victory
Opinion | Stop letting hate hijack Alabama’s Christmas spirit
Opinion | Four actions states are taking to advance apprenticeships
Opinion | Alabama has been hit hard by the opioid crisis
Opinion | Trump’s criminal cases are gone. Democrats are to blame
Local news
Clean Up Alabama is calling on the city to deny Prattville Pride the opportunity to participate.
Economy
There are nearly 450,000 small businesses in the state, making up 99.4 percent of all Alabama businesses.
Congress
Alabama's senators signed a letter to the GAO requesting a report on funding for health providers, particularly abortion-related services.
Featured Opinion
The group Clean Up Alabama is dragging us backward, as though their mission is to revive old prejudices.
News
But Trump’s victory was based on more than just nostalgia for the pre-COVID economy.
Opinion
Every day, 130 Americans die from opioid-related overdoses, with seniors bearing a disproportionate burden.
State
Immigration is not merely a challenge to navigate but an opportunity to seize.
Featured Opinion
Somehow, the Biden DOJ, in four years, couldn't manage to successfully prosecute a crime that took place right in front of all of us.
Featured Opinion
The town of Lipscomb can't pay its employees because it's the subject of an AG's lawsuit over electronic bingo.
Opinion
As I look back on my time in the Alabama Senate, I am filled with gratitude for the privilege of representing you.
Featured Opinion
A government operated by the worst, most incompetent people results in the worst, most incompetent government. Just ask Alabama.
Opinion
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse prompted a number of questions about Alabama's complicated and confusing gambling laws.
Congress
It's part of the $3.1 million that Sewell helped secure to preserve historic civil rights sites in Alabama.
Economy
The Innovator Awards were created to highlight people and programs across the state that take an innovative approach to solve workforce challenges.
Prisons
APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that.
Prisons
Graphic images obtained by APR depict the injuries of an incarcerated individual after being beaten by correctional officers.
Local news
Fontenot told the council that it should censure Blankenship due to the mayor’s contact with a citizen.
Local news
The board said this is in response to parents' request for more parental control of what their children read.
State
About 166,000 Alabamians will see lower drug prices as a result of the negotiations.
State
Prior to joining TOOTRiS, Allison served as executive director of the Alabama School Readiness Alliance.
Courts
The AMCC wants to block affidavits from its own witnesses.
