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Alabama's largest county saw a decrease in overdose deaths when utilizing targeted risk reduction strategies.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop
Doug Jones spotlights diesel costs, veterans at Mobile town hall
Alabama Retail PAC endorses seven candidates for 2026
- 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
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
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
- National
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
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
- 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
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel.
Legislature
The Alabama House Shroud Award went to a failed child safety bill, honored as the session’s most thoroughly defeated legislation.
Elections
Heath Allbright won the HD11 GOP primary, defeating Don Fallin, and he will face Democrat Alex Braswell in the general election.
Local news
Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition.
Legislature
Alabama House Democrats criticized partisan politics, urging a focus on issues directly impacting their constituents.
Legislature
SB101 will raise the age of medical consent for minors from 14 to 16.
Legislature
The bill creates a crime for unauthorized DNA use, addressing privacy concerns and gaps in current federal protections.
Legislature
SB53 could criminalize transporting undocumented immigrants, raising fears of racial profiling, family separation and barriers to essential care.
Legislature
SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.