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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Court records complicate Freeman’s integrity pitch in HD95 runoff
Opinion | Don’t ask about Barry Moore’s military service record
Sen. Coleman urges building voting rights coalitions after redistricting rulings
ADC endorses Sneed in 5th District Democratic runoff
CD-5 candidate Candice Duvieilh maintains she voted in 2024 election
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
- National
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
Analysis | Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward
House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran
Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
Rep. Sewell announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
Constitutional rights attorney speaks out against ADPH birth center regulations
Jackson memo points to Blue Cross, but records show years of financial trouble
Board of Medical Examiners releases new regulations for office-based procedures
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
- Opinion
Opinion | Don’t ask about Barry Moore’s military service record
Opinion | Honor the jury’s vote: a plea for Jefferey Lee
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
Opinion | Has the Black church chosen stipends over salvation?
Opinion | The cowardice behind Alabama’s voting maps is off the charts
Corruption
The former International Motorsports Hall of Fame bookkeeper was indicted on an ethics charge, alleging $159,000 misuse of funds
Environment
The commission rejected proposed water toxicity updates after public input from environmental groups and industry professionals.
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.