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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
- Economy
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
- National
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
Rep. Dale Strong appointed to influential House Appropriations Committee
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
- Education
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
crime stories
Legislature
Jail time, impounding, seizure of the driver's vehicle and suspension of the driver's license are among the possible penalties.
National
The vast majority of Republicans, 77 percent, according to the survey, oppose criminalization before fetal viability.
Featured Opinion
Since the founding of the country, lazy and dumb politicians have used racial fears to win cheap votes.
Congress
The freshman U.S. senator from Alabama has not released a statement since the comments nor attempted to explain the bizarre tirade.
Public safety
The grants are designed to help police and community organizations reduce crime.
Public safety
Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.
State
The grants will enable the nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of services to those who have been victims of crimes.
Local news
The grants are to purchase and maintain new license plate recognition cameras and high definition cameras around the city.
News
“I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been."