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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
P&CMA endorses Katherine Robertson’s campaign for attorney general
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. David Standridge
Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Jerry Carl for Congress
Manufacture Alabama endorses Treasurer Young Boozer for reelection
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
- National
Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication
Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh
US Sen. Britt issues statement on second anniversary of October 7
- Education
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025
Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive
- Health
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
Imagine an Alabama where every child, regardless of zip code or circumstance, enters a classroom equipped with the tools and support they need to...
Economy
A standout accomplishment of the legislative year was the passage of the Child Care Tax Credit, a transformative policy championed by Manufacture Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Carter’s speech endures as a blueprint for principled leadership — leadership grounded in integrity rather than expediency.
Featured Opinion
The annals of time are rich with moral lessons, illustrating humanity’s struggles for fairness, freedom, and respect for intrinsic value.
News
Known for his deep faith and unyielding commitment to humanitarian efforts, Carter’s legacy extends far beyond his single term in office.
News
In states where sports betting is legal, the numbers speak volumes. Americans legally bet over $100 billion on sports in 2023.
Elections
Alabama’s 2026 gubernatorial race promises to be one of the most dynamic in recent history.
Featured Opinion
As Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
News
A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with Thompson’s death.