Education
The Alabama Teacher Streamlining Paperwork Act is expected to focus on eliminating redundant attendance and grade book requirements
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
- National
Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades
Marshall urges SCOTUS to uphold voter citizenship check, voter purge law
- Education
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Elections
Jones will likely face off with Tommy Tuberville again in 2026, a rematch from 2020.
State
The data reveals persistent poverty and deep racial income gaps.
News
Eli Lilly said the manufacturing plant will help boost production of the experimental obesity pill, orforglipron.
State
Legislative committee members halted contracts tied to high-stakes litigation and questioned if occupational licensing boards were overly reliant on a single private vendor.
Prisons
Rep. Chris England prefiled the bill on Tuesday. The 2026 Legislative Session begins January 13.
News
The Alabama Ethics Commission saw an uptick in municipal FCPA as a result of the new filing process.
Elections
McCarron’s first finance filings show nearly $100K on hand, boosted by two $25K donations.
News
A state audit found the Alabama Family Trust Board failed required vacancy notices and meeting disclosures but reported no financial mismanagement.
Elections
Jones’ entry into the 2026 governor’s race drew immediate reactions, with opponents downplaying his chances and reaffirming support for Tommy Tuberville.