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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen adds Texas to the list of partner states in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
BCA, AFA endorse Heath Allbright in 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
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
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
- Economy
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
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
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale
Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill
Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices
- Education
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
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
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
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
- Opinion
Opinion | How to Beat “Egg-conomic” Uncertainty
Opinion | Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
discrimination stories
Education
A math teacher is accused of discrimination and retaliation against a Black student.
Local news
The proposed ordinance would make sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes under the law.
Courts
A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom.
Courts
The DOJ in court filings Thursday warned two states that laws there would not survive the legal challenges.
Featured Opinion
"The poor, the LGBTQ community, people of color, Muslims and immigrants — all have targets on their backs."
Legislature
The legislation is aimed at ending discrimination against people with disabilities in Alabama who need organ transplants.
Featured Opinion
"Relying on speculation and bad law, the court allowed an unjust conviction and sentence to stand."
Opinion
Last July, I spoke with Sky H., a 20-year–old who identifies as non-binary and grew up in a very conservative rural town in the...
Congress
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s president and CEO, Margaret Huang, sent a letter to all members of Congress, urging representatives to support the “National...