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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Bill to close primaries dies without vote
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into law
Gov. Ivey announces 14 appointments, including Marion County district judge
Governor Ivey marks historic nine years in office
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
Gov. Ivey signs bill mandating Ten Commandments displays in some schools
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into law
Controversial bills die on verge of passing Legislature
Panel hosting state advocacy groups recaps major bills of 2026 Session
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
Gov. Ivey signs bill mandating Ten Commandments displays in some schools
- Economy
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
- National
Mobile archbishop backs Pope Leo after Trump criticism
Sen. Katie Britt backs bill to close child exploitation loophole
Rep. Sewell announces winner of Alabama’s 7th District art competition
University of Alabama students publish independent magazines after anti-DEI cancellations
Sen. Britt touts increased funding for Mobile Bay dredging projects
- Education
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
- Opinion
Opinion | Stop treating those dogs like we treat humans!
Opinion | Gov. Ivey’s steady leadership has made Alabama stronger
Opinion | Can we please stop electing unserious people to do serious jobs?
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Governor
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and constitutional concerns.
Economy
HB517 would create tax credits to loan industry professionals as CTE instructors and establishing workforce teaching certificates.
Legislature
Alabama House passes SB209, shifting public school sex education to sexual risk avoidance, adding online safety, parental notice and opt-out provisions.
Legislature
Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.
Legislature
The bill would open utility relocation reimbursements to all companies, removing the annual income requirement and adding spending caps
Legislature
A House committee advanced SB298, which would require Montgomery and Huntsville to meet police staffing ratios or face potential state intervention.
Legislature
The bill would require Montgomery to increase police staffing or face state intervention.
Environment
ADEM is considering poultry giant Tyson Foods' permit to increase wastewater discharge into Graves Creek and Locust Fork.
Congress
Senator Katie Britt pushed immediate DHS funding and called for suspending congressional pay while federal workers go unpaid.