Legislature
Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Thomas shows strong fundraising start in Lee County district judge race
Forestry Association endorses Will Sellers for Alabama Supreme Court
Clay Thomas announces run for district judge
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tommy Bryan for Supreme Court
David Cole again takes election challenge to the Alabama Supreme Court
- Governor
Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension
Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers
Ivey sets first execution since statewide moratorium
Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports
Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
Sen. Britt: China must stop helping Iran work around American sanctions
Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance
USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bill to extend small business tax relief
SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month
- Education
UA to commemorate 60th anniversary of desegregation
Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers
State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway
Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern
Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved
- Health
Anti-vape bills pass second committees
Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
- Opinion
Legislature
The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling.Â
Education
In 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students to sustain enrollment at the university.
Featured Opinion
Allegations of political corruption can afflict any politician, regardless of party.
Opinion
This a major victory for those concerned about government transparency and accountability.
National
While elevated sanctions are in place, Iran has experienced an increase in oil exports.
Featured Opinion
Governor
Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm.
State
The bill came about after students at Trinity Presbyterian School realized the state had no official state cookie.
Opinion
Adam Smith’s genius was to look around and see why his country was prosperous.
Featured Opinion
Ainsworth didn't have to take on the grocery tax. But he did. And all Alabamians will benefit because of it.
Featured Opinion
Bills repealing the overtime tax and the grocery tax are very popular among voters. One man is in the way of their passage.
Opinion
The prominence Boys State has played is immense. But Girls State may well be eclipsing the boys in this generation.
Opinion
Let us use Mental Health Awareness Month as a catalyst for change.
Education
Ivey has overseen a total increase of 15 percent during her time as governor.
Legislature
The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.Â
Legislature
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.
Legislature
Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations.
Legislature
The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings.
Legislature
The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states.
Economy
The discretionary program will provide support to programs designed for innovative small businesses.
Education
CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions.
Elections
Lee County Chief Assistant District Attorney Clay Thomas, a first-time candidate, raised over $30,000 so far this year.
