Opinion
As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred.
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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
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
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
- Economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
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
- 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
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
Health
Unpasteurized milk opens up consumers to the risk of numerous pathogens, but an underground market is thriving.
Featured Opinion
Our nation stands deeply divided, with partisan conflict threatening the fabric of our democracy.
News
APR spoke with Ward to discuss his role as director, the challenges and successes facing the Bureau, and his future goals.
Featured Opinion
Jesus made a habit of meeting with sinners, and the Pharisees are always there in the background, scoffing at him.
Economy
Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.”
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.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey, Secretary Wes Allen and Attorney General Steve Marshall met to finalize the tally of ballots cast on Nov. 5.
Featured Opinion
The group Clean Up Alabama is dragging us backward, as though their mission is to revive old prejudices.
Opinion
The number of active registered apprentices across the country has surged.
Opinion
Every day, 130 Americans die from opioid-related overdoses, with seniors bearing a disproportionate burden.
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.
Courts
David Cole has faced a lengthy election challenge related to his residency.
State
The parties agreed to extend a court order preventing the commission from moving forward with its licensure process.
Featured Opinion
The events leading to Monday's court hearing for the AMCC are a microcosm of the issues that have plagued this process from the start.
State
Mark D. Wilkerson has joined the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission's legal team as lead outside counsel.
State
Three members of the five-person council have explicitly stated they would not support defunding the library.
Governor
Ivey tapped longtime probation and parole officer Gabrelle Simmons to fill the position.
State
Labor and community leaders from two states called on Hyundai America CEO José Muñoz to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement.
Economy
The survey revealed that 80 percent of young people in Alabama are content with their jobs.
Opinion
It is well known that range anxiety hinders widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
