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Voters in this state, compelled by one fabricated, fictional rightwing crisis after another, ignored the everyday realities facing them.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
- Legislature
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
- Economy
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
- National
Rep. Dale Strong appointed to influential House Appropriations Committee
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
- Education
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
- 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
health care stories
Opinion
Dr. Furnie Johnston, who passed away a few weeks ago at 94, brought specialized medicine to Dothan.
Education
More than 8,450 students were enrolled in registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs at Alabama’s community colleges.
Opinion
This unfair billing system works against patients. It puts prices out of reach for those most in need.
Featured Opinion
We have no ideas about fixing health care or public education or rampant pollution. But we've got plenty of awful schemes.
Health
One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025.
Legislature
The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours.
State
The four-year plan aims to propel Alabama to become a national leader in innovation, workforce development, healthcare and economic growth.
Health
PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion.
Legislature
The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey.