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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
BCA, AFA endorse Heath Allbright in House District 11 special election
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Four
House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices
House unanimously passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese espionage threats
Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award
- Education
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
Analysis | Appeals Court decision is a win for plaintiffs, and eventually patients
Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
Opinion | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
2024 Legislative Session stories
Legislature
Givan, D-Birmingham, has pre-filed several bills that address an array of issues that she believes are important to enshrine as law.
Legislature
As majority whip, Chambliss will continue assisting in the management of the Senate floor.
Featured Opinion
There are reasons why you never get to vote on gambling. Those reasons have absolutely nothing to do with what's best for the state.
Legislature
Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Legislature
The bill made it all the way through a Senate committee in its prior session but failed to reach the Senate floor.
Legislature
Although the Legislature passed this bill in 2023, a glitch led to Gov. Kay Ivey signing the wrong version into law.
State
Whitt's tour was a deep dive into the heart of Alabama's gaming issue, one that can no longer be sidelined by the Legislature.
Legislature
Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6.
Legislature
The 2024 agenda is ambitious, focusing on improving mental health services at the local level.