Party politics
Among other speakers, Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, spoke about being the first African American elected as a Republican since Reconstruction.
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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
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
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
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump
Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr.
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
Sens. Tuberville, Fetterman reintroduce bill on foreign investment in American agriculture
Sen. Britt backs Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- 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
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
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”
- Opinion
Opinion | How state-level Republicans fought against a unionized, green future
Opinion | Why Britt, Tuberville should oppose Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination
Opinion | Jabo Waggoner: An Alabama political legend
Opinion | A new reality is coming
Opinion | Alabama needs real solutions, not failed “tough on crime” policies
Prisons
Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average.
Congress
The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
Congress
Alabama's other U.S. senator, Katie Britt, is also a co-sponsor of the FARM Act.
Courts
The plaintiffs claim Marshall has acted "suspiciously" and question his relationship with the defendants.
Opinion
These efforts spell trouble for hopes of a “win-win” green energy transition for union workers.
Elections
The report focuses on campaign narratives that employ racist, xenophobic, and antisemitic themes, which are often deeply intertwined.
State
Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.
Local news
Birmingham's $16 million police recruitment plan sees positive results, with new candidates and increased academy participation.
Opinion
Jabo Waggoner has done a lot for Alabama, but especially for his native and beloved Jefferson County.
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...
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
Around 200 total requests have been submitted in the first week of applications.
Local news
The funds will go towards redevelopment plans for the former North Birmingham Elementary School and long-standing environmental concerns.
Prisons
The official cause of death is pending the results of an official autopsy.
State
The lack of identification for incarcerated individuals once they leave a correctional facility has profound effects.
Opinion
We just need more people to tout the good things Alabama has to offer.
Education
The cost to attend a university is especially higher in Alabama than in many states.
Education
The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Featured Opinion
A White House ceremony brought reminders of the hopefulness and inspiration of the Obamas.
Health
The current positivity rate is 16.3 percent as of Thursday, a decline of 3.1 points from last week's 19.4 percent.
