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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
Hyundai stories
State
Various investigations have found numerous child workers at Hyundai suppliers all over Alabama.
State
The demand comes after at least four factories in Alabama employed children in the manufacturing of parts for Hyundai and Kia.
News
The Department of Labor levied labor violations against SL Alabama LLC, one of the two suppliers who allegedly used underage workers.
Courts
SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws.
State
The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement.
Opinion
As the industry continues to evolve, it is critical that Alabama evolves with it.
State
A Reuters report published Friday said SMART Alabama in Luverne employed children as young as 12 in its metal stamping plant.
Economy
Hyundai plans to invest $300 million and create 200 jobs at its only U.S. manufacturing center.
Economy
The $300 million expansion will create 200 jobs, according to a press release.