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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
- Legislature
Sen. Gudger pulls the pin on gaming package with 77-word grenade
Ten Commandments bill headed back to the drawing board
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget
- Economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
- National
Alabama Always sues, says cannabis board too biased to be fair
Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement
Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan
Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters
- Education
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Remembering Lafayette
Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama
Opinion | For Democrats, let labor be your guide
Opinion | Our college is going to space and students are benefitting mightily
Opinion | Hoover continues to grow and flourish under leadership of Mayor Frank Brocato
economic development stories
Economy
Republicans say the vote should help the state remain a popular destination for companies looking to grow.
Economy
The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs.
Legislature
Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians.
Economy
Total investment in its growth plan is $1.5 million and has created jobs in Mississippi and Alabama.
Economy
Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings.
Economy
The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley.
Featured Opinion
"If Alabama continues to pass legislation and promote ideas of racial injustice and hatred, it will not achieve its potential."
Legislature
The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value.
Economy
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs for those interested in working in Alabama's aerospace industry.