Legislature
Here's a look back at what passed the House last week.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
New study: 6 million jobs will be lost unless Congress renews the Trump tax reforms
Sen. Britt attends First Judiciary Committee hearing, praises AG nominee Pam Bondi
Rep. Strong to chair critical emergency response subcommittee in 119th Congress
Rep. Sewell announces winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for 7th District
Britt applauds HUD secretary nominee Scott Turner at Senate hearing
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Ledbetter’s “In God We Trust” honors America’s founding principles
Opinion | How to build a dictator
Opinion | Making the most of Alabama’s momentum
Opinion | Robert Aderholt: Dean of Alabama’s congressional delegation
Opinion | Alabama’s problem with show ponies and the urgent need for workhorses
News
ALDOT is planning extensive pretreatment operations across the state and will conduct active clearing and treatment operations when snowfall begins.
Legislature
Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners.
State
The president of the Alabama NAACP said a state law banning DEI and divisive concepts was targeted to hurt minority students, and it's working.
Featured Opinion
Questions of faith and governance often stir division, but Ledbetter’s gesture reminds us of the enduring values that have guided this nation.
Congress
The study also shows that the manufacturing industry will bear the brunt of this economic damage if Congress does not act swiftly in 2025.
Legislature
Sen. Bobby Singleton said legislators should remain open-minded but also “be prepared to set up those guardrails for consumer protections.”
Congress
Britt questioned Turner about how he would measure efficiency in HUD’s programming.
News
The affiliate plans to increase its focus on voting rights, gender justice, and criminal legal reform.
Featured Opinion
A lot of the "Trump will destroy democracy" stuff is hyperbole. But there's one thing that actually is worrisome.
Opinion
We must continue growing our successes and overcoming our challenges one by one.
Featured Opinion
He has represented the 4th Congressional District for 28 years, which puts him in the upper echelon of seniority in the U.S. House.
Featured Opinion
Alabama deserves leaders who work tirelessly behind the scenes — workhorses, not show ponies, focused on real solutions over political theater.
News
An event designed to teach children about consent and bodily autonomy was rescheduled after complaints, threats.
Legislature
Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month.
State
The flat rate is generally lower, and the system could potentially shift revenue from schools to state and local governments.
Economy
It's down from March’s rate of 2.3 percent, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5 percent.
Opinion
Comprehensive coverage plans that include access to mental health care can be invaluable to those who need it.
Legislature
The body approved an anti-environmental, social, and governance bill on a 27-8 vote.
Legislature
The bill spawned from a long-attempted bill to require content filters to be turned on by default on internet-enabled devices.
Featured Opinion
Passing HB405 will make life even more difficult for Alabamians who don’t fit into traditional gender or sex categories.
Legislature
The bill's sponsor says the aim is to prevent people crossing the border multiple times using different names.
