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Alabama's population grew by 40,000, driven by migration and international immigration, but faces challenges with aging and low birth rates.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
- Legislature
House Judiciary Committee clashes with NRA over concealed carry legislation
Alabama House committee approves bill for parole oversight
Pro Tem Gudger hires Rep. Randall Shedd as constituent affairs director
Committee advances bill to ban Drag Shows at schools, libraries
House passes bill defining gender terms after limiting debate
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt’s “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act” passes Senate committee
Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial
- Education
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | Patients and PBMs
Opinion | SB132 is a useless ban that creates crime instead of fighting it
Opinion | America can no longer identify the bad guys
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Legislature
HB75 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and dealer accountability, with penalties for non-compliance.
Congress
Britt reintroduced the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft amid increased bipartisan support.
Local news
Green Research and Technology will share findings from it's 1,150-hour review of the Decatur Police Department.
State
The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes.
Prisons
Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners.
Elections
Ivey announces a special election for Senate District 5 after Greg Reed’s appointment to the Department of Workforce.
State
Sweet Grown Alabama promotes local agriculture through events, influencer partnerships and grants, connecting farmers to communities
Education
Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs.
