Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Political Reporter is a news organization devoted to Alabama politics. We will provide accurate, reliable coverage...
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5
Opinion | Legislature must pass post-election audit to combat fraud at the ballot box
Wes Allen adds Texas to the list of partner states in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
- Governor
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
- Legislature
Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates
Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings
Supporters and opponents of child abuse procedure bill speak at public hearing
Bill to regulate hemp products in Alabama fails in Senate Health Committee
House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill
- Economy
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
- National
Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts
Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills
Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools
Sen. Britt calls for age verification enforcement on social media applications
Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations
- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
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
- Opinion
Legislature
If HB386 is approved by the Senate, the tax on groceries would be reduced to just 2 percent.
Legislature
Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.
Legislature
The bill looks to regulate various products containing hemp derivatives including beverages and "psychoactive hemp products."
Opinion
Working in education is more than a job, it’s a calling. But that calling should not come with the risk of financial ruin.
Legislature
One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court.
Legislature
News
The proclamation is in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities.
Featured Opinion
Voters deserve to have their anger, fear and struggles heard. Instead, their Republican reps are running from them.
Aerospace and Defense
This appointment marks the next step in Tuberville's storied, if controversial, relationship with veterans and the armed forces.
Opinion
The Senate has already approved several significant measures designed to make an already great state even better.
Featured Opinion
While there are no political consequences for Donald Trump's incomprehensible actions, there are real world consequences for everyone else.
Featured Opinion
The Founders understood that power must come from the people, not from divine decree.
Featured Opinion
A bill expanding legal protections for police would only add to a growing, and troubling, problem in the state.
