Legislature
These are the best and worst pieces of legislation from 2023 Legislative Session.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
- Legislature
Public debates debut legislation to allow farm bureau health plans
Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility
Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools
Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state
Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency
- Economy
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
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
- National
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement
Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan
Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously
Sen. Britt introduces the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act
- Education
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
- Health
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
- Opinion
Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama
Opinion | For Democrats, let labor be your guide
Opinion | Our college is going to space and students are benefitting mightily
Opinion | Hoover continues to grow and flourish under leadership of Mayor Frank Brocato
Opinion | Update Alabama’s tax code to improve public health
Legislature
The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections.
Legislature
Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs.
Featured Opinion
For Democrats at every level, there is one sure way back to relevance and control.
Economy
Wind Creek Hospitality, headquartered in Atmore, Alabama, operates three 4-Diamond properties within the state and has expanded its footprint with luxury hotels and casinos...
Congress
“Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said.
Municipal elections
He loves his city, and it is obvious when he talks about Hoover’s amazing growth and success.
Opinion
More than 28 million adult Americans continue to smoke cigarettes, including more than 500,000 Alabamans.
Featured Opinion
Gambling legislation has been on the brink of passing for three decades now. It probably won't happen until someone loses a seat.
Opinion
The proposed changes to PBMs will place an unnecessary financial strain on Alabama’s businesses and families.
Featured Opinion
We all acknowledged a problem with racial injustices. Less than five years later, we're pretending like that never happened.
Opinion
Evidence and testimony in the Steve Perkins murder case paint a very obvious picture of who was right, and who was very wrong.
State
“General Dickinson just confirmed to us that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command belongs on Redstone Arsenal," Britt said.
Legislature
The longstanding House tradition has been on pause since the beginning of the pandemic.
Governor
Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars.
State
The bus tour kicks off on June 24, one year after the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Economy
Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022.
Party politics
Trump will be speaking at an upcoming party event.
Legislature
SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it.
Courts
By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation
Legislature
Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million.
