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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Will Boyd wins cannabis group endorsement, unveils plan to reverse hemp ban
Alabama Republican Party sets qualifying dates for 2026 primary election
Secretary of state reminds Alabamians of absentee voting deadlines
Phillip Pettus announces re-election campaign for Alabama House of Representatives
Criminal Appeals Judge Beth Kellum announces re-election campaign
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Gov. Ivey announces second round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas
- Legislature
Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels is recovering—and searching for answers
Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder refiled for 2026 session
State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools
- Economy
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
- National
Supreme Court prepares to consider constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act provision
Rep. Sewell announces $3M for Black Belt water infrastructure
Sen. Tuberville proposes bill to ban students from select countries from studying in US
GUMBO leads Baldwin County mayors to D.C. for talks with Britt, Tuberville
U.S. Senate commemorates 65th anniversary of Marshall Space Flight Center
- Education
Secretary of State Wes Allen delivers commencement address at Troy University
Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit
Montgomery teacher heads to D.C. for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference
Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds
APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids
- Health
Alabama among top states for attracting out-of-state physicians through interstate compact
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
- Opinion
Elections
Brooks told a GOP club that legislators didn't act like "real Republicans" in the last session, and he warned of a coming civil war.
Elections
"Mo Brooks should be ashamed for courting campaign dollars from RINO Republicans, and hardcore progressives promoting the woke, cancel culture movement."
Municipal elections
Second place between Bell and Scales is likely to be loud and ugly as there is a long history of animosity.
Featured Opinion
"A wise politician knows to get the best deal you can right now and come back for more later."
Featured Opinion
"Fighting for justice shouldn't be based on party affiliation. It should be the aspiration of every decent citizen."
Featured Opinion
"Once again, Merrill’s actions demonstrate that it is not just the affair but the cover-up that lays a man low."
Elections
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, in his bid for U.S. Senate.
Featured Opinion
"Instead of name-calling — which now passes for political dialogue — what about discussing the real problem?"
Featured Opinion
"If Alabamians want a fighter and a problem-solver, then there needs to be another choice."