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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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
- Health
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
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Gambling stories
Featured Opinion
There is a proposal that would allow for only a "clean lottery" — an idea that would cost us $500 million and 12,000 jobs.
Legislature
Brown's gambling legislation now moves to the Alabama House for consideration sometime after the Legislature's week-long spring break.
Featured Opinion
Critics say the gaming bill is picking winners by limiting licensing locations. It's also protecting local businesses.
Legislature
Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late.
Featured Opinion
Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue.
Legislature
New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama.
Featured Opinion
If legislators are listening to their constituents, they are hearing one thing.
Elections
"And I am running for governor because I believe the leadership in this state have capitulated to the political structures that control Montgomery," James...
Legislature
New ads promote the economic impact of approving a comprehensive gambling and lottery bill.