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The bill was one of two controversial school choice bills up for the Legislature in this session.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
- Governor
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs
- Legislature
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery
Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation
Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Rep. Sewell to host Town Hall in Fort Deposit
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
- Education
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
A city-run school system for Montgomery?
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Opinion | SB324 is not justice — It’s policy-driven punishment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers trade policy for pulpit, freedom pays the price
Opinion | The cowardice is out of control
Opinion | Truth matters: Alabama’s voter rolls
State
A circuit court judge ruled Monday that the process by which the latest medical cannabis licenses were awarded was invalid. They're starting over again.
Education
After months of turmoil between the Montgomery County school board and city officials, it appears the city is exploring starting its own school system.
Legislature
HB498 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas in the interest of conducting investigations in a timely manner.
Elections
Mobile native Kyle Sweetser first gained national attention when he spoke at the 2024 DNC, declaring himself to be a "Republican Voter Against Trump."
Education
Trump announced on Truth Social Monday night that he’ll deliver commencement addresses at the University of Alabama and West Point.
Infrastructure
Congress
Sewell will be joined by Lowndes County Schools Superintendent Samita Jeter and other local leaders.
Opinion
It shifts the board further away from rehabilitation and closer to punishment at all costs.
Legislature
Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
Featured Opinion
Faith used as a weapon is still tyranny, just dressed in Sunday clothes.
Featured Opinion
The guys who founded this country would be disgusted by the cowardice that has allowed an egotistical nut to take over its governance.
Opinion
Since taking office, Secretary Wes Allen has repeatedly mischaracterized both my tenure and the work of the professionals in the Secretary of State’s Office.
Opinion
Ernie Pyle gave his life for something bigger than himself—explaining the calamity of war from the vantage point of the common soldiers who secured...
Party politics
ADP chair Randy Kelley and vice-chair Tabitha Isner gave vastly different views on last Saturday's executive committee meeting.
Legislature
With little fanfare, lawmakers passed legislation that ends a practice that has been deemed an illegal scam in other states.
Elections
Thomas is looking serve as a district judge for Alabama’s 37th Judicial Circuit, which covers Lee County.
News
George Koulianos of Mobile was sworn in as the new president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.
Opinion
Many groups are calling for Higgins' dismissal following his use of a homophobic slur during an interview.
Local news
The Birmingham Parking Authority is developing a strategic plan that will transform the parking experience in the downtown area.
Legislature
“Only about 1.5 percent of survivors of child sex assault ever receive justice from the criminal justice system,” Sen. Merika Coleman said.
Legislature
The bill would prevent the state from contracting with companies that "boycott" other state companies using environmental, social and governance standards.
Governor
The appointments include the boards of trustees of six public universities.
