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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
BCA, AFA endorse Heath Allbright in House District 11 special election
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Four
House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices
House unanimously passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese espionage threats
Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award
- Education
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
Analysis | Appeals Court decision is a win for plaintiffs, and eventually patients
Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
Opinion | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
Opelika stories
Economy
The bottling plant, located in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park along Interstate 85, will create 50 jobs initially.
Economy
The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area.
Legislature
The NewDEAL group is a selective national network of progressive state and local elected officials.
Economy
Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings.
National
Command Sgt. Major Adkins received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony in 2014 for acts of heroism.
News
State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, had his 63rd birthday Monday — a birthday that many feared he would not live to see, due to...
Legislature
State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, released a statement Friday regarding his health following his hospitalization and diagnosis of COVID-19. Both he and his wife,...
Health
The number of patients who have died from COVID-19 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika since Friday has increased to six, the hospital...
News
Thomas Sick of D.C. Casson is a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 3rd Congressional District Congressional of Alabama. Casson will be on...