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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
- Governor
- Legislature
Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight
Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies
Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces his support for allowing off-campus religious instruction
Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education
- Economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
- National
Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions
Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority
Rep. Sewell makes House Floor remarks opposing the SAVE Act
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan
- Education
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout
Opinion | Church and State must remain separate
Opinion | The poor people are our problem
Opinion | Second chances, stronger communities: ABPP’s commitment to strengthen Alabama
Opinion | Gov. Ivey must say “No” to prescription drug price hikes for patients
Congress
Alabama senator missed key votes, including confirmation of new Joint Chiefs chairman, as state's Space Command hopes hang in the balance.
Featured Opinion
Lawmakers claim public safety, but HB445 will shut down small businesses, criminalize legal products, and push vulnerable Alabamians toward the underground market.
Legislature
Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers.
Legislature
The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration.
Opinion
The Founders were acutely aware of the destructive outcomes of intertwining religion and politics.
Congress
The bill aims to "put a stop to President Trump’s reckless trade wars and return tariff authority to Congress."
Legislature
The legislation would allow public school students to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours.
Congress
"It is already against the law for non-Americans to vote. This bill is a solution in search of a problem," Sewell said.
Featured Opinion
State Sen. Arthur Orr has once again identified Alabama's biggest problems: Poor people trying to eat and survive.
Opinion
With the right support, individuals leaving incarceration can thrive and make lasting contributions to their communities.
Opinion
This bill is nothing more than big government run amok, allowing the state to dictate how businesses can and cannot be compensated.
Opinion
Passing this bill would recognize the importance of tobacco harm reduction by providing a financial incentive for switching to less harmful smoke-free alternatives.
News
Staff Report Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney hasn’t always been best friends with the tea party, but on Sunday the presidential candidate made his...
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Staff Report A British Prime Minister, splendidly isolated, faces down a phalanx of scowling European leaders, all harrumphing censure in accents that are German,...
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Staff Report Newt Gingrich’s campaign is rapidly imploding, and Ron Paul has now taken the lead in Iowa. He’s at 23% to 20% for...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2010 election, Stan Cooke ran an insurgent Republican primary campaign against 6th Congressional incumbent Congressman Spencer...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House member Jim Patterson (R) from Meridianville is calling for an outside audit of Retirement Systems of...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to a report released by The Road Information Program (TRIP), a Washington, D.C., based national transportation research...
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Staff Report Established in 1992, the Alabama Forever Wild Trust Fund has been considered by many to be one the most successful and popular...
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Staff Report Despite fears of overcrowded jails and extended court sessions, Marshall County judges say they are seeing “virtually no effects” from Alabama’s new...
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Staff Report Jim McClendon knows it’s dangerous to text while driving. He’s done it himself. “Just about everybody’s done it, even if it’s something...
