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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Alabama lawmakers criticize Biden’s pardon of son Hunter
Aderholt discusses key takeaways from FY 2025 appropriations bill
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
- Health
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
Local news
Supporters of the library walked in opposition to the contract, and spoke out against moving books at the council meeting.
Courts
The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters.
Local news
The cop said he witnessed harassment by the woman; she says he didn't immediately identify himself, stoking fear.
State
An Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty came under fire nationally for using the same quote in a June newsletter.
Local news
According to APR's source, leaders have not shared their plans for Sept. 5 even with their supporters, to preserve the "surprise element."
Local news
The current course of challenges against the Prattville public library is likely to end with the library defunded.
Courts
Marshall asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former abortion providers in the state seeking injunctive relief.
Local news
The public has broad access to public writings, "except as otherwise expressly provided by statute."
State
ALA also noted an increase in public harassment, verbal attacks and threats to library employees and board members.