Governor
Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham”
Opinion | Protecting the secret ballot in an era of transparency and political tension
Alabama House minority leader endorses Vice President Harris
Yes, Kamala Harris can be on the ballot in Alabama
Rep. Sewell, Alabama DNC delegation endorse Vice President Harris
- Governor
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge
Gov. Ivey announces 20 appointments to various state positions
- Legislature
Former lawmaker sentenced to federal prison, another’s sentencing is Tuesday
Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues
Alabama House minority leader endorses Vice President Harris
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges
- Economy
Nurses, retail salespersons and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June
Home prices and number of sales continue to rise: Alabama Realtors
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down
- National
Sen. Britt calls Biden’s Supreme Court reforms a radical escalation
Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson selected for NRCC “Young Guns” program
Sen. Katie Britt warns of DOD, Missile and Space Intelligence Center funding shortfall
Shomari Figures asks DNC to go easy on crypto
Sen. Britt seeks to bar federal contractors from boycotting Israel
- Education
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law
Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award
School choice vouchers tanked Arizona’s budget. Could they do the same in Alabama?
Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar
- Health
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day
- Opinion
Opinion | Thoughts on the real problem of election integrity
Opinion | We all know what “DEI hire” really means
Opinion | Women lead Alabama: Insult them at your peril
Opinion | Senator urges movement on cannabis legislation
Opinion | A Decatur fire lieutenant’s demotion sends a clear, deplorable message
Elections
The organization criticized “misinformation about the League’s nonpartisan elections resource.”
Courts
The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude.
Featured Opinion
A walk through history shows the dilemma inherent in the Electoral College system, which thwarts the will of millions of voters.
National
The reforms would include a constitutional amendment against presidential immunity, term limits and a binding code of ethics.
Congress
With polling showing Dobson three points behind, Republicans claim she’s in “prime position to keep Alabama’s 2nd District red.”
Infrastructure
Featured Opinion
Congress
After a cryptocurrency PAC spent millions to help him, Democratic nominee Shomari Figures asks the DNC to adopt pro-crypto policies.
Congress
Britt’s office highlighted that an organization led and founded by a remarkably homophobic pastor supported the recently introduced legislation.
State
Over 550 pounds of locally grown products were prepared by Chef Dave Garfrerick of Garfrerick’s Café in Oxford.
Featured Opinion
We should reject the vicious nature of our current political climate that champions vulgarity and hubris over debate and competence.
Opinion
The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to fulfill its promise.
Featured Opinion
The demotion of 20-year veteran fire lieutenant Kevin Jackson in Decatur reeks of political retribution and discrimination.
Featured Opinion
With his selfless act, Joe Biden injected new life into the Democratic Party and likely changed the course of history.
Governor
The legislation would authorize law enforcement to remove guests from an RV park at the request of the park operator.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties.
Local news
A day after an attorney alleged Montgomery police shot an unarmed man, Montgomery's district attorney says the man shot himself
Governor
Curbside voting was already banned administratively. This codifies that into Alabama law.
Public safety
Participants can choose their preferred methods of communication.
Governor
The legislation would allow a voluntary medication assistant to administer seizure medication to a child if a nurse isn't available.
Congress
Shelby pointed to recent cyberattacks and hacks on the Colonial Pipeline and SolarWinds hacks as examples.
Infrastructure
The proposal rests on a truck-only toll bridge, with an estimated cost of $675 million, to initiate Phase I of the project.
State
CEO Caleb Crosby has announced the addition of Dr. Chad Mathis, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to the API staff.
