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"By every measure, the conservative approach in this state has failed during the pandemic."
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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, Sewell makes history with subcommittee leadership
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
State
Cities like Birmingham would receive priority funding for public housing assistance under President Biden's Build Back Better agenda.
Health
Alabama remains the least vaccinated state in the nation as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
State
Between 1993 and 2020, Alabama lawmakers gave away more than $4 billion in subsidies to corporations.
Municipal elections
An ethics complaint alleges Scales and her campaign failed to clearly display on yard signs and advertisements the entity that paid for those materials.
Opinion
"Alabama is the least vaccinated state in the nation. The consequences have been devastating."
Health
Kimberlin said the delta variant is “rapidly spreading among children” and school systems need to heed the recommendations.
Health
Hospital system president Tracy Doughty said COVID patients in Madison County have increased nearly sevenfold in the past month.
State
The funding is provided by Alabama's Public School and College Authority Board.
Elections
Abrams joins a cadre of local, state and national Democratic leaders who have publicly endorsed the mayor's re-election.