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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill
Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
- Education
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Social media warning labels first step in fighting our mental health crisis
Opinion | There’s way more of us
Opinion | The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas
News
A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with Thompson’s death.
Legislature
Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law.
News
Thompson was a transgender woman, and her family believes her murder was a hate crime.
Courts
The plaintiffs in the case requested that the IVF lawsuit be dismissed, and a judge agreed.
Education
A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
Local news
The city and county have committed $3.4 million to the “Together We Rise” initiative.
Economy
Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures.
News
The agreement resolves allegations that Burford’s routinely discriminated against lawful permanent residents during the hiring process.
Opinion
The Stop the Scroll Act isn’t a cure. But it is an important step in the right direction.
Featured Opinion
As we watch our lawmakers try again to rip away a small advantage from working people, we should remember there's more of us.
Opinion
The governor and legislature passed a sweeping package of bills that will streamline workforce development in our state.
Featured Opinion
Let’s be honest. Public schools aren’t failing Alabama’s children. Alabama’s leadership is failing public schools.
Opinion
Each song leaves the crowd wondering: Is this a rally, a retro concert, or a vaguely patriotic karaoke night?
Local news
The move is in response to security flaws seen in certain Hyundai and Kia models manufactured from 2011 to 2022.
Local news
Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.
News
The discussion focused on how federal funding is fostering job growth and workforce development in the City of Birmingham.
News
The Alabama GOP's "Contract with Alabama" masks a deeper agenda of consolidating power under the guise of progress.
Legislature
Beginning in 2019, applicants have been granted parole at a sharply declining rate.
State
Alabama introduced three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which allow for an anonymous surrender of infants without fear of prosecution or shame.
Congress
On average, Alabama’s incumbent members of Congress raised more money from PACs than individual donors in the third quarter.
Elections
Brian Jerry Ogstad, a 60-year-old man from Cullman, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for issuing threats.
