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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Rhett Marques announces campaign raised more than $500,000 in less than two months
Manufacture Alabama endorses Jack Williams for ag commissioner
P&CMA endorses Katherine Robertson’s campaign for attorney general
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. David Standridge
Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
- National
Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank
ALGOP files amicus brief in Supreme Court regarding redistricting case
Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication
- Education
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
- Health
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
- Opinion
News
Student journalists at The Auburn Plainsman defied university officials and threats to report on a brutal 1960 beating, facing backlash for their groundbreaking coverage.
Courts
Rep. Terri Sewell evoked John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement after oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais on Wednesday.
Prisons
A documentary revealed life inside Alabama's prisons and followed the story of Steven Davis' death, sparking calls for federal investigation.
News
Tuberville called Democratic politicians “absolutely mentally retarded” during a lengthy interview on The Alex Jones Show.
News
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy withdrew a non-disciplinary penalties rule after acknowledging transparency concerns and plans to draft a compliant replacement.
Elections
Williams was lauded for his record supporting industry during his time in the Alabama Legislature.
Economy
The “Business Basics” tutorial video simplifies business filings and highlights efforts to reduce regulations statewide.
News
Ivey championed the school's creation, a milestone for education and workforce development in rural West Alabama, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Opinion
Alabama, in bygone days, would have a slew of what I called “run for the fun of it” candidates.
Opinion
My message is simple and urgent: talk with your doctor now about a personal plan to get through flu, COVID-19, and RSV season safely.
Featured Opinion
Those who undermine democracy while claiming to protect it are no different in spirit from the authoritarians Machado has spent her life opposing.
Opinion
Our rural communities are resilient, but we should not be forced to compete with unregulated markets that play by different rules.
Congress
Sewell criticized the Republican-led Congress and Trump administration for failing to pass appropriations, leading to a government shutdown.
Education
The annual event is said to highlight the power of the Trojan community uniting for a common cause.
Economy
Ivey announced Alabama's strong economic fundamentals and business-friendly environment earned a top 10 ranking from "Area Development" magazine.
Elections
More than two dozen candidates made their cases to Federation leaders, earning key endorsements for the upcoming 2026 elections.
Opinion
While not the first, the Erie Canal was certainly one of the major regional economic development activities undertaken by any government in America.
News
Target introduced a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout, developed with and for guests with disabilities.
Opinion
Over the past six decades, Alabama’s Adult Education Programs have been transformed by a quiet revolution.
Courts
A Baldwin County man, a natural-born U.S. citizen, filed a federal lawsuit alleging two construction site raids violated his Fourth Amendment rights.
Featured Opinion
From Little Rock to Huntsville, young Black men and women prove again that courage defeats cowardice, and education is the ultimate answer.
