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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
- Legislature
- Economy
March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
- National
Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package
Rep. Sewell to host Affordable Connectivity Roundtable
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
- Education
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | Dobson ignores 14th Amendment calling for deportation of American children
Opinion | Alabama could take an important step in reducing harm from tobacco
Opinion | The dangerous game of political theater in Alabama
Opinion | Align Alabama’s tax code with public health goals to reduce smoking
Opinion | New law invades privacy in name of protection
Energy Institute of Alabama stories
Environment
“It’s important for the public and policy makers to understand that closing in place is a legal and safe approach," Hardwich said.
State
The day featured a selection of EVs for legislators and others in attendance to view.
State
Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day, formally established by the Legislature in 2014, is celebrated on the first Monday in June.
State
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is currently reviewing applications to close a number of coal ash storage sites.
News
Alabama Transportation Institute Executive Director Allen Parrish is the newest senior policy adviser for the organization.
News
Alabama has seen a more than 40 percent growth year over year in the number of registered electric vehicles, or EV’s.
News
The Energy Institute of Alabama released a statement Monday commending its member utility companies on Alabama’s coast that are tirelessly working to restore power...
Economy
Vast amounts of normal services have been interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation evolves and uncertainty remains, one thing that Alabamians can...
Infrastructure
Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster and Representative Chip Brown, R–Mobile, jointly announced on Thursday the filing of legislation to enhance the protections of critical infrastructure...