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Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood was officially sworn into office Wednesday.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
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
- Legislature
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
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”
- 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
Trump ends program to lower prescription prices, make disease therapy available
Sen. Britt’s landmark immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
Alabama Republicans celebrate Trump inauguration
Sen. Britt praises Marco Rubio’s confirmation as Secretary of State
Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle
- 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
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
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
- Opinion
Opinion | A new reality is coming
Opinion | Alabama needs real solutions, not failed “tough on crime” policies
Opinion | Katie Britt is the secret sauce to accomplishing the impossible in Congress
Opinion | It’s time to learn new MLK quotes
Opinion | Honor the legacy of Dr. King by fighting for economic justice
Legislature
Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start.
Featured Opinion
True public safety isn’t built on fear — it’s built on justice, opportunity, and hope.
Opinion
The phrase “Only Katie Britt could do it” may soon be repeated over and over again.
Health
Alabama leaders highlight progress in mental health crisis response but face challenges with access to services.
Featured Opinion
The reality is America has done quite well over the last four years, especially for the average worker. But a new reality is on...
Congress
The resolution comes as the Biden administration sought to reinterpret the USMCA with Mexico and Canada.
Local news
This year's donation represents the largest annual gift to DHCLS in the history of the group.
News
Funded by Innovate Alabama, the program aims to address the growing cybersecurity talent gap in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
There will be thousands of the "content of character" quotes from rightwing politicians today. It's time to learn new King quotes.
Opinion
Like many of us today, he found himself confronted with both racial injustice and economic violence.
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.
Featured Opinion
A lot of the "Trump will destroy democracy" stuff is hyperbole. But there's one thing that actually is worrisome.
State
LaShundra Pinkard has been named chief operating officer.
Legislature
At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair.
Elections
Rep. David Cole's attorneys have filed a brief with the ALSC asking it to move the challenge completely out of Madison County Circuit Court.
Featured Opinion
It's not enough, apparently, that the state has inserted itself between women and doctors. It also wants to keep them perpetually afraid and confused.
Legislature
The session in the Senate lasted approximately 13 minutes, with little discussion on the rules package taking place on the floor.
Legislature
As majority whip, Chambliss will work to advance the party's platform and guide member participation.
Opinion
Fear and uncertainty. That’s all it takes to make good people stop helping one another.
Prisons
Accruing good time is currently treated as a rule that is rarely, if ever, suspended, not as a privilege.
Legislature
This is the first leadership position for Hollis, who was elected in 2017.
