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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing
Figures to serve on key House committees, Rep. Sewell makes history
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- 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
Featured stories
Elections
Though Durant publicly accused his sister of lying about years of sexual abuse, private letters showed he believed her allegations.
Legislature
The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m.
Legislature
The NCAA now allows student-athletes to receive monetary compensation for usage of their name, image, and likeness.
Health
There were 2,566 people hospitalized with COVID in Alabama on Tuesday, the highest it’s been since Sept. 10.
Legislature
The two bills would reduce state taxes for retirees 65 and older and some working families.
Local news
Through the program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period.
Governor
The Alabama Legislature will convene for this special session Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Opinion
We are building a Center for Pandemic Resilience.
Health
Of the 97 children hospitalized with COVID-19 on Monday, 15 were in ICUs and four on ventilators.