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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
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
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
- 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 to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development
Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director
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”
- 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
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
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
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
It's weird how in Alabama the political will of the legislature never seems to work out well for the average voter.
Legislature
The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.
Legislature
The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.
Elections
The three-way race will almost certainly be one of the most interesting and possibly competitive elections in Tuscaloosa this year.
Congress
The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development.
Congress
The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
Opinion
These efforts spell trouble for hopes of a “win-win” green energy transition for union workers.
Opinion
Tulsi Gabbard may be a new and compelling voice, but she is not the standard-bearer we need.
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.
News
Schuyler Espy will replace Roy McAuley who is retiring at the end of the year.
News
The World Police and Fire Games are scheduled to take place in Birmingham June 27 to July 6, 2025.
Local news
The plan will be funded through a city bond refinancing.
Prisons
The deaths marked yet another deadly weekend for the state's incarcerated population.
Prisons
The defendant was released on good time, despite committing multiple crimes while incarcerated.
Education
The teacher reportedly sent home religious materials with students and included a religious message in a yearbook signature.
Economy
Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals.
State
The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Courts
The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years.
